Algae Green is a
cool light color with the hex code #A0F8C9.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
160, 248, 201 in digital design or CMYK 35%, 0%, 19%, 3% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Algae Green
#A0F8C9
Algae Green color values
- HEX
- #A0F8C9
- RGB
- 160, 248, 201
- HSL
- 148°, 86%, 80%
- CMYK
- 35, 0, 19, 3
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Algae Green sits at 148° on the color wheel with 86% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 86%, 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, Algae Green is rendered as rgb(160, 248, 201), where the green channel leads at 248, pulling the color toward the green-yellow axis. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.
For print, Algae Green translates to a CMYK breakdown of 35C 0M 19Y 3K. With almost no black ink (3%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 35% cyan, 19% 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.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Algae Green
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #A0F8C9;
--brand-primary-rgb: 160, 248, 201;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#A0F8C9',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 35%
M: 0%
Y: 19%
K: 3%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(160, 248, 201)
rgba(160, 248, 201, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #A0F8C9?
#A0F8C9 is Algae Green, a cool light color with RGB values of 160, 248, 201. It has a hue of 148°, 86%
saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #A0F8C9?
The RGB color code for #A0F8C9 is rgb(160, 248, 201). This means it contains 160 red,
248 green, and 201 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Algae Green a warm or cool color?
Algae Green (#A0F8C9) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #A0F8C9 in CSS?
You can use #A0F8C9 in CSS with:
background-color: #A0F8C9; or color: #A0F8C9; or as an RGB value: rgb(160, 248, 201). For print design, use CMYK: 35%, 0%, 19%, 3%.