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Granny Smith Apple

#9EFAB4

Granny Smith Apple is a cool light color with the hex code #9EFAB4. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 158, 250, 180 in digital design or CMYK 37%, 0%, 28%, 2% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Granny Smith Apple color values

HEX
#9EFAB4
RGB
158, 250, 180
HSL
134°, 90%, 80%
CMYK
37, 0, 28, 2

About this color

Granny Smith Apple sits at 134° on the color wheel with 90% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 90%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. 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(158, 250, 180), where the green channel leads at 250, producing a distinctly green-dominant tone. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.

For print, Granny Smith Apple translates to a CMYK breakdown of 37C 0M 28Y 2K. With almost no black ink (2%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 37% cyan, 28% yellow. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. 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: #9EFAB4;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 158, 250, 180;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#9EFAB4',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 37%
M: 0%
Y: 28%
K: 2%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(158, 250, 180)
rgba(158, 250, 180, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #9EFAB4?
#9EFAB4 is Granny Smith Apple, a cool light color with RGB values of 158, 250, 180. It has a hue of 134°, 90% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #9EFAB4?
The RGB color code for #9EFAB4 is rgb(158, 250, 180). This means it contains 158 red, 250 green, and 180 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Granny Smith Apple a warm or cool color?
Granny Smith Apple (#9EFAB4) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #9EFAB4 in CSS?
You can use #9EFAB4 in CSS with: background-color: #9EFAB4; or color: #9EFAB4; or as an RGB value: rgb(158, 250, 180). For print design, use CMYK: 37%, 0%, 28%, 2%.