Celery

Q: How do I use #A6B946 in CSS?

You can use #A6B946 in CSS with: background-color: #A6B946; or color: #A6B946; or as an RGB value: rgb(166, 185, 70). For print design, use CMYK: 10%, 0%, 62%, 27%.

#A6B946

Celery is a neutral medium color with the hex code #A6B946. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 166, 185, 70 in digital design or CMYK 10%, 0%, 62%, 27% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Celery color values

HEX: #A6B946
RGB: 166, 185, 70
HSL: 70°, 45%, 50%
CMYK: 10, 0, 62, 27

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Celery sits at 70° on the color wheel with 45% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the yellow segment of the spectrum. The moderate 45% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Celery is rendered as rgb(166, 185, 70), where the green channel leads at 185, with red and blue channels close behind. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Celery translates to a CMYK breakdown of 10C 0M 62Y 27K. With a moderate key (27%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. 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 Celery

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #A6B946;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 166, 185, 70;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#A6B946',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 10%
M: 0%
Y: 62%
K: 27%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(166, 185, 70)
rgba(166, 185, 70, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

17 brand s with colors near 70° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #A6B946?

#A6B946 is Celery, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 166, 185, 70. It has a hue of 70°, 45% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #A6B946?

The RGB color code for #A6B946 is rgb(166, 185, 70). This means it contains 166 red, 185 green, and 70 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Celery a warm or cool color?

Celery (#A6B946) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.

How do I use #A6B946 in CSS?

You can use #A6B946 in CSS with: background-color: #A6B946; or color: #A6B946; or as an RGB value: rgb(166, 185, 70). For print design, use CMYK: 10%, 0%, 62%, 27%.