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Granny Smith Apple

#ABEDAB

Granny Smith Apple is a cool light color with the hex code #ABEDAB. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 171, 237, 171 in digital design or CMYK 28%, 0%, 28%, 7% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Granny Smith Apple color values

HEX
#ABEDAB
RGB
171, 237, 171
HSL
120°, 65%, 80%
CMYK
28, 0, 28, 7

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Granny Smith Apple sits at 120° on the color wheel with 65% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. At 65% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. 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(171, 237, 171), where the green channel leads at 237, 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 28C 0M 28Y 7K. The low-to-moderate black value (7%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (28%), 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 Granny Smith Apple

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #ABEDAB;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 171, 237, 171;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#ABEDAB',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 28%
M: 0%
Y: 28%
K: 7%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(171, 237, 171)
rgba(171, 237, 171, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

10 brand s with colors near 120° on the color wheel

Heineken logo
Heineken
Rivian logo
Rivian
Linktree logo
Linktree
Pixar logo
Pixar

Frequently asked questions

What color is #ABEDAB?
#ABEDAB is Granny Smith Apple, a cool light color with RGB values of 171, 237, 171. It has a hue of 120°, 65% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #ABEDAB?
The RGB color code for #ABEDAB is rgb(171, 237, 171). This means it contains 171 red, 237 green, and 171 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Granny Smith Apple a warm or cool color?
Granny Smith Apple (#ABEDAB) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #ABEDAB in CSS?
You can use #ABEDAB in CSS with: background-color: #ABEDAB; or color: #ABEDAB; or as an RGB value: rgb(171, 237, 171). For print design, use CMYK: 28%, 0%, 28%, 7%.

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