Algae Green is a
cool light color with the hex code #8FD6A8.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
143, 214, 168 in digital design or CMYK 33%, 0%, 21%, 16% for print applications.
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Algae Green
#8FD6A8
Algae Green color values
- HEX
- #8FD6A8
- RGB
- 143, 214, 168
- HSL
- 141°, 46%, 70%
- CMYK
- 33, 0, 21, 16
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Algae Green sits at 141° 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, Algae Green is rendered as rgb(143, 214, 168), where the green channel leads at 214, pulling the color toward the green-yellow axis. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.
For print, Algae Green translates to a CMYK breakdown of 33C 0M 21Y 16K. The low-to-moderate black value (16%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan 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.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Algae Green
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #8FD6A8;
--brand-primary-rgb: 143, 214, 168;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#8FD6A8',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 33%
M: 0%
Y: 21%
K: 16%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(143, 214, 168)
rgba(143, 214, 168, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #8FD6A8?
#8FD6A8 is Algae Green, a cool light color with RGB values of 143, 214, 168. It has a hue of 141°, 46%
saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #8FD6A8?
The RGB color code for #8FD6A8 is rgb(143, 214, 168). This means it contains 143 red,
214 green, and 168 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Algae Green a warm or cool color?
Algae Green (#8FD6A8) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #8FD6A8 in CSS?
You can use #8FD6A8 in CSS with:
background-color: #8FD6A8; or color: #8FD6A8; or as an RGB value: rgb(143, 214, 168). For print design, use CMYK: 33%, 0%, 21%, 16%.