Green Smoke

Q: How do I use #969E61 in CSS?

You can use #969E61 in CSS with: background-color: #969E61; or color: #969E61; or as an RGB value: rgb(150, 158, 97). For print design, use CMYK: 5%, 0%, 39%, 38%.

#969E61

Green Smoke is a neutral medium color with the hex code #969E61. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 150, 158, 97 in digital design or CMYK 5%, 0%, 39%, 38% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Green Smoke color values

HEX: #969E61
RGB: 150, 158, 97
HSL: 68°, 24%, 50%
CMYK: 5, 0, 39, 38

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Green Smoke sits at 68° on the color wheel with 24% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the yellow segment of the spectrum. Its restrained 24% saturation keeps the hue subtle — present but not assertive, making it easy to layer over or under more expressive colors. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Green Smoke is rendered as rgb(150, 158, 97), where the green channel leads at 158, with red and blue channels close behind. This muted, medium-toned character adapts well to supporting roles: borders, disabled states, secondary text, and structural UI elements.

For print, Green Smoke translates to a CMYK breakdown of 5C 0M 39Y 38K. With a moderate key (38%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. 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 Green Smoke

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #969E61;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 150, 158, 97;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#969E61',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 5%
M: 0%
Y: 39%
K: 38%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(150, 158, 97)
rgba(150, 158, 97, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

20 brand s with colors near 68° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #969E61?

#969E61 is Green Smoke, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 150, 158, 97. It has a hue of 68°, 24% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #969E61?

The RGB color code for #969E61 is rgb(150, 158, 97). This means it contains 150 red, 158 green, and 97 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Green Smoke a warm or cool color?

Green Smoke (#969E61) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.

How do I use #969E61 in CSS?

You can use #969E61 in CSS with: background-color: #969E61; or color: #969E61; or as an RGB value: rgb(150, 158, 97). For print design, use CMYK: 5%, 0%, 39%, 38%.