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Moss Green

#A9CC99

Moss Green is a neutral light color with the hex code #A9CC99. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 169, 204, 153 in digital design or CMYK 17%, 0%, 25%, 20% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Moss Green color values

HEX
#A9CC99
RGB
169, 204, 153
HSL
101°, 33%, 70%
CMYK
17, 0, 25, 20

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Moss Green sits at 101° on the color wheel with 33% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. The moderate 33% 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, Moss Green is rendered as rgb(169, 204, 153), where the green channel leads at 204, 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, Moss Green translates to a CMYK breakdown of 17C 0M 25Y 20K. The low-to-moderate black value (20%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (25%), 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

Split-Complementary

How to use Moss Green

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #A9CC99;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 169, 204, 153;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#A9CC99',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 17%
M: 0%
Y: 25%
K: 20%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(169, 204, 153)
rgba(169, 204, 153, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

8 brand s with colors near 101° on the color wheel

Wise logo
Wise
Pixar logo
Pixar
Heineken logo
Heineken
NVIDIA logo
NVIDIA

Frequently asked questions

What color is #A9CC99?
#A9CC99 is Moss Green, a neutral light color with RGB values of 169, 204, 153. It has a hue of 101°, 33% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #A9CC99?
The RGB color code for #A9CC99 is rgb(169, 204, 153). This means it contains 169 red, 204 green, and 153 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Moss Green a warm or cool color?
Moss Green (#A9CC99) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #A9CC99 in CSS?
You can use #A9CC99 in CSS with: background-color: #A9CC99; or color: #A9CC99; or as an RGB value: rgb(169, 204, 153). For print design, use CMYK: 17%, 0%, 25%, 20%.

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