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Granny Smith Apple

#A8FFAE

Granny Smith Apple is a cool light color with the hex code #A8FFAE. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 168, 255, 174 in digital design or CMYK 34%, 0%, 32%, 0% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Granny Smith Apple color values

HEX
#A8FFAE
RGB
168, 255, 174
HSL
124°, 100%, 83%
CMYK
34, 0, 32, 0

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Granny Smith Apple sits at 124° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 83% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 100%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.

In digital environments, Granny Smith Apple is rendered as rgb(168, 255, 174), where the green channel leads at 255, producing a distinctly green-dominant tone. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.

For print, Granny Smith Apple translates to a CMYK breakdown of 34C 0M 32Y 0K. With almost no black ink (0%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 34% cyan, 32% 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 Granny Smith Apple

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #A8FFAE;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 168, 255, 174;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#A8FFAE',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 34%
M: 0%
Y: 32%
K: 0%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(168, 255, 174)
rgba(168, 255, 174, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

10 brand s with colors near 124° on the color wheel

Rivian logo
Rivian
Heineken logo
Heineken
Linktree logo
Linktree
Google logo
Google

Frequently asked questions

What color is #A8FFAE?
#A8FFAE is Granny Smith Apple, a cool light color with RGB values of 168, 255, 174. It has a hue of 124°, 100% saturation, and 83% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #A8FFAE?
The RGB color code for #A8FFAE is rgb(168, 255, 174). This means it contains 168 red, 255 green, and 174 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Granny Smith Apple a warm or cool color?
Granny Smith Apple (#A8FFAE) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #A8FFAE in CSS?
You can use #A8FFAE in CSS with: background-color: #A8FFAE; or color: #A8FFAE; or as an RGB value: rgb(168, 255, 174). For print design, use CMYK: 34%, 0%, 32%, 0%.

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