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Algae Green

#A1F2C8

Algae Green is a cool light color with the hex code #A1F2C8. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 161, 242, 200 in digital design or CMYK 33%, 0%, 17%, 5% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Algae Green color values

HEX
#A1F2C8
RGB
161, 242, 200
HSL
149°, 76%, 79%
CMYK
33, 0, 17, 5

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Algae Green sits at 149° on the color wheel with 76% saturation and 79% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. At 76% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. 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(161, 242, 200), where the green channel leads at 242, 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 33C 0M 17Y 5K. With almost no black ink (5%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 33% cyan, 17% 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

Split-Complementary

How to use Algae Green

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #A1F2C8;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 161, 242, 200;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#A1F2C8',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 33%
M: 0%
Y: 17%
K: 5%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(161, 242, 200)
rgba(161, 242, 200, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

13 brand s with colors near 149° on the color wheel

Hulu logo
Hulu
Naver logo
Naver
Chime logo
Chime
MongoDB logo
MongoDB

Frequently asked questions

What color is #A1F2C8?
#A1F2C8 is Algae Green, a cool light color with RGB values of 161, 242, 200. It has a hue of 149°, 76% saturation, and 79% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #A1F2C8?
The RGB color code for #A1F2C8 is rgb(161, 242, 200). This means it contains 161 red, 242 green, and 200 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Algae Green a warm or cool color?
Algae Green (#A1F2C8) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #A1F2C8 in CSS?
You can use #A1F2C8 in CSS with: background-color: #A1F2C8; or color: #A1F2C8; or as an RGB value: rgb(161, 242, 200). For print design, use CMYK: 33%, 0%, 17%, 5%.

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