Moss Green

Q: How do I use #A5C99C in CSS?

You can use #A5C99C in CSS with: background-color: #A5C99C; or color: #A5C99C; or as an RGB value: rgb(165, 201, 156). For print design, use CMYK: 18%, 0%, 22%, 21%.

#A5C99C

Moss Green is a neutral light color with the hex code #A5C99C. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 165, 201, 156 in digital design or CMYK 18%, 0%, 22%, 21% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Moss Green color values

HEX: #A5C99C
RGB: 165, 201, 156
HSL: 108°, 29%, 70%
CMYK: 18, 0, 22, 21

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Moss Green sits at 108° on the color wheel with 29% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. Its restrained 29% saturation keeps the hue subtle — present but not assertive, making it easy to layer over or under more expressive colors. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Moss Green is rendered as rgb(165, 201, 156), where the green channel leads at 201, pulling the color toward the green-yellow axis. Muted saturation at high lightness is a classic formula for soft background fills, placeholder states, and secondary surface colors in light-mode interfaces.

For print, Moss Green translates to a CMYK breakdown of 18C 0M 22Y 21K. The low-to-moderate black value (21%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (22%), 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 Moss Green

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #A5C99C;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 165, 201, 156;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#A5C99C',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 18%
M: 0%
Y: 22%
K: 21%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(165, 201, 156)
rgba(165, 201, 156, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

5 brand s with colors near 108° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #A5C99C?

#A5C99C is Moss Green, a neutral light color with RGB values of 165, 201, 156. It has a hue of 108°, 29% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #A5C99C?

The RGB color code for #A5C99C is rgb(165, 201, 156). This means it contains 165 red, 201 green, and 156 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Moss Green a warm or cool color?

Moss Green (#A5C99C) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.

How do I use #A5C99C in CSS?

You can use #A5C99C in CSS with: background-color: #A5C99C; or color: #A5C99C; or as an RGB value: rgb(165, 201, 156). For print design, use CMYK: 18%, 0%, 22%, 21%.