Microsoft Green

Q: How do I use #A8C408 in CSS?

You can use #A8C408 in CSS with: background-color: #A8C408; or color: #A8C408; or as an RGB value: rgb(168, 196, 8). For print design, use CMYK: 14%, 0%, 96%, 23%.

#A8C408

Microsoft Green is a neutral medium color with the hex code #A8C408. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 168, 196, 8 in digital design or CMYK 14%, 0%, 96%, 23% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Microsoft Green Color Values

HEX: #A8C408
RGB: 168, 196, 8
HSL: 69°, 92%, 40%
CMYK: 14, 0, 96, 23

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Microsoft Green sits at 69° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 92% saturation and 40% lightness, this vibrant medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, neutral colors like Microsoft Green work well for typography, interface elements, and maintaining balance. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Microsoft Green in print, the CMYK breakdown of 14%, 0%, 96%, 23% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Microsoft Green

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #A8C408;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 168, 196, 8;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#A8C408',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 14%
M: 0%
Y: 96%
K: 23%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(168, 196, 8)
rgba(168, 196, 8, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

5 brand s with colors near 69° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A8C408?

#A8C408 is Microsoft Green, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 168, 196, 8. It has a hue of 69°, 92% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #A8C408?

The RGB color code for #A8C408 is rgb(168, 196, 8). This means it contains 168 red, 196 green, and 8 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Microsoft Green a warm or cool color?

Microsoft Green (#A8C408) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.

How do I use #A8C408 in CSS?

You can use #A8C408 in CSS with: background-color: #A8C408; or color: #A8C408; or as an RGB value: rgb(168, 196, 8). For print design, use CMYK: 14%, 0%, 96%, 23%.