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Granny Smith Apple

#8FD690

Granny Smith Apple is a cool light color with the hex code #8FD690. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 143, 214, 144 in digital design or CMYK 33%, 0%, 33%, 16% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Granny Smith Apple color values

HEX
#8FD690
RGB
143, 214, 144
HSL
121°, 46%, 70%
CMYK
33, 0, 33, 16

About this color

Granny Smith Apple sits at 121° on the color wheel with 46% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. The moderate 46% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Granny Smith Apple is rendered as rgb(143, 214, 144), where the green channel leads at 214, producing a distinctly green-dominant tone. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Granny Smith Apple translates to a CMYK breakdown of 33C 0M 33Y 16K. The low-to-moderate black value (16%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (33%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

How to use Granny Smith Apple

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #8FD690;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 143, 214, 144;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#8FD690',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 33%
M: 0%
Y: 33%
K: 16%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(143, 214, 144)
rgba(143, 214, 144, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

10 brand s with colors near 121° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #8FD690?
#8FD690 is Granny Smith Apple, a cool light color with RGB values of 143, 214, 144. It has a hue of 121°, 46% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #8FD690?
The RGB color code for #8FD690 is rgb(143, 214, 144). This means it contains 143 red, 214 green, and 144 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Granny Smith Apple a warm or cool color?
Granny Smith Apple (#8FD690) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #8FD690 in CSS?
You can use #8FD690 in CSS with: background-color: #8FD690; or color: #8FD690; or as an RGB value: rgb(143, 214, 144). For print design, use CMYK: 33%, 0%, 33%, 16%.