Sprout

Q: How do I use #ADC99C in CSS?

You can use #ADC99C in CSS with: background-color: #ADC99C; or color: #ADC99C; or as an RGB value: rgb(173, 201, 156). For print design, use CMYK: 14%, 0%, 22%, 21%.

#ADC99C

Sprout is a neutral light color with the hex code #ADC99C. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 173, 201, 156 in digital design or CMYK 14%, 0%, 22%, 21% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Sprout color values

HEX: #ADC99C
RGB: 173, 201, 156
HSL: 97°, 29%, 70%
CMYK: 14, 0, 22, 21

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Sprout sits at 97° on the color wheel with 29% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. Its restrained 29% saturation keeps the hue subtle — present but not assertive, making it easy to layer over or under more expressive colors. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Sprout is rendered as rgb(173, 201, 156), where the green channel leads at 201, pulling the color toward the green-yellow axis. Muted saturation at high lightness is a classic formula for soft background fills, placeholder states, and secondary surface colors in light-mode interfaces.

For print, Sprout translates to a CMYK breakdown of 14C 0M 22Y 21K. The low-to-moderate black value (21%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (22%), 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 Sprout

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #ADC99C;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 173, 201, 156;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#ADC99C',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 14%
M: 0%
Y: 22%
K: 21%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(173, 201, 156)
rgba(173, 201, 156, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

9 brand s with colors near 97° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #ADC99C?

#ADC99C is Sprout, a neutral light color with RGB values of 173, 201, 156. It has a hue of 97°, 29% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #ADC99C?

The RGB color code for #ADC99C is rgb(173, 201, 156). This means it contains 173 red, 201 green, and 156 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Sprout a warm or cool color?

Sprout (#ADC99C) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.

How do I use #ADC99C in CSS?

You can use #ADC99C in CSS with: background-color: #ADC99C; or color: #ADC99C; or as an RGB value: rgb(173, 201, 156). For print design, use CMYK: 14%, 0%, 22%, 21%.