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Granny Smith Apple

#9CDEA0

Granny Smith Apple is a cool light color with the hex code #9CDEA0. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 156, 222, 160 in digital design or CMYK 30%, 0%, 28%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Granny Smith Apple color values

HEX
#9CDEA0
RGB
156, 222, 160
HSL
124°, 50%, 74%
CMYK
30, 0, 28, 13

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Granny Smith Apple sits at 124° on the color wheel with 50% saturation and 74% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. The moderate 50% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.

In digital environments, Granny Smith Apple is rendered as rgb(156, 222, 160), where the green channel leads at 222, 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 30C 0M 28Y 13K. The low-to-moderate black value (13%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (30%), 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

Split-Complementary

How to use Granny Smith Apple

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #9CDEA0;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 156, 222, 160;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#9CDEA0',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 30%
M: 0%
Y: 28%
K: 13%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(156, 222, 160)
rgba(156, 222, 160, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

10 brand s with colors near 124° on the color wheel

Rivian logo
Rivian
Heineken logo
Heineken
Linktree logo
Linktree
Google logo
Google

Frequently asked questions

What color is #9CDEA0?
#9CDEA0 is Granny Smith Apple, a cool light color with RGB values of 156, 222, 160. It has a hue of 124°, 50% saturation, and 74% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #9CDEA0?
The RGB color code for #9CDEA0 is rgb(156, 222, 160). This means it contains 156 red, 222 green, and 160 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Granny Smith Apple a warm or cool color?
Granny Smith Apple (#9CDEA0) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #9CDEA0 in CSS?
You can use #9CDEA0 in CSS with: background-color: #9CDEA0; or color: #9CDEA0; or as an RGB value: rgb(156, 222, 160). For print design, use CMYK: 30%, 0%, 28%, 13%.

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