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Microsoft Green

#A9E01F

Microsoft Green is a neutral medium color with the hex code #A9E01F. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 169, 224, 31 in digital design or CMYK 25%, 0%, 86%, 12% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Microsoft Green Color Values

HEX
#A9E01F
RGB
169, 224, 31
HSL
77°, 76%, 50%
CMYK
25, 0, 86, 12

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Microsoft Green sits at 77° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 76% saturation and 50% 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 25%, 0%, 86%, 12% ensures accurate color reproduction. The bright CMYK values indicate this color relies on pure inks rather than black, maintaining vibrancy in print.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Microsoft Green

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #A9E01F;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 169, 224, 31;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#A9E01F',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 25%
M: 0%
Y: 86%
K: 12%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(169, 224, 31)
rgba(169, 224, 31, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

4 brand s with colors near 77° on the color wheel

Microsoft logo
Microsoft
NVIDIA logo
NVIDIA
Robinhood logo
Robinhood
Wise logo
Wise

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A9E01F?
#A9E01F is Microsoft Green, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 169, 224, 31. It has a hue of 77°, 76% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #A9E01F?
The RGB color code for #A9E01F is rgb(169, 224, 31). This means it contains 169 red, 224 green, and 31 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Microsoft Green a warm or cool color?
Microsoft Green (#A9E01F) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #A9E01F in CSS?
You can use #A9E01F in CSS with: background-color: #A9E01F; or color: #A9E01F; or as an RGB value: rgb(169, 224, 31). For print design, use CMYK: 25%, 0%, 86%, 12%.

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