Granny Smith Apple

Q: How do I use #A4D491 in CSS?

You can use #A4D491 in CSS with: background-color: #A4D491; or color: #A4D491; or as an RGB value: rgb(164, 212, 145). For print design, use CMYK: 23%, 0%, 32%, 17%.

#A4D491

Granny Smith Apple is a neutral light color with the hex code #A4D491. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 164, 212, 145 in digital design or CMYK 23%, 0%, 32%, 17% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Granny Smith Apple color values

HEX: #A4D491
RGB: 164, 212, 145
HSL: 103°, 44%, 70%
CMYK: 23, 0, 32, 17

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Granny Smith Apple sits at 103° on the color wheel with 44% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. The moderate 44% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Granny Smith Apple is rendered as rgb(164, 212, 145), where the green channel leads at 212, pulling the color toward the green-yellow axis. 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 23C 0M 32Y 17K. The low-to-moderate black value (17%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (32%), 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

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Granny Smith Apple

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #A4D491;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 164, 212, 145;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#A4D491',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 23%
M: 0%
Y: 32%
K: 17%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(164, 212, 145)
rgba(164, 212, 145, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

7 brand s with colors near 103° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #A4D491?

#A4D491 is Granny Smith Apple, a neutral light color with RGB values of 164, 212, 145. It has a hue of 103°, 44% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #A4D491?

The RGB color code for #A4D491 is rgb(164, 212, 145). This means it contains 164 red, 212 green, and 145 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Granny Smith Apple a warm or cool color?

Granny Smith Apple (#A4D491) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.

How do I use #A4D491 in CSS?

You can use #A4D491 in CSS with: background-color: #A4D491; or color: #A4D491; or as an RGB value: rgb(164, 212, 145). For print design, use CMYK: 23%, 0%, 32%, 17%.