Wild Willow

Q: How do I use #A9C86A in CSS?

You can use #A9C86A in CSS with: background-color: #A9C86A; or color: #A9C86A; or as an RGB value: rgb(169, 200, 106). For print design, use CMYK: 16%, 0%, 47%, 22%.

#A9C86A

Wild Willow is a neutral light color with the hex code #A9C86A. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 169, 200, 106 in digital design or CMYK 16%, 0%, 47%, 22% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Wild Willow color values

HEX: #A9C86A
RGB: 169, 200, 106
HSL: 80°, 46%, 60%
CMYK: 16, 0, 47, 22

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Wild Willow sits at 80° on the color wheel with 46% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. The moderate 46% 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, Wild Willow is rendered as rgb(169, 200, 106), where the green channel leads at 200, 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, Wild Willow translates to a CMYK breakdown of 16C 0M 47Y 22K. The low-to-moderate black value (22%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (47%), 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 Wild Willow

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #A9C86A;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 169, 200, 106;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#A9C86A',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 16%
M: 0%
Y: 47%
K: 22%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(169, 200, 106)
rgba(169, 200, 106, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

9 brand s with colors near 80° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #A9C86A?

#A9C86A is Wild Willow, a neutral light color with RGB values of 169, 200, 106. It has a hue of 80°, 46% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #A9C86A?

The RGB color code for #A9C86A is rgb(169, 200, 106). This means it contains 169 red, 200 green, and 106 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Wild Willow a warm or cool color?

Wild Willow (#A9C86A) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.

How do I use #A9C86A in CSS?

You can use #A9C86A in CSS with: background-color: #A9C86A; or color: #A9C86A; or as an RGB value: rgb(169, 200, 106). For print design, use CMYK: 16%, 0%, 47%, 22%.