Granny Smith Apple

Q: How do I use #ADEDAB in CSS?

You can use #ADEDAB in CSS with: background-color: #ADEDAB; or color: #ADEDAB; or as an RGB value: rgb(173, 237, 171). For print design, use CMYK: 27%, 0%, 28%, 7%.

#ADEDAB

Granny Smith Apple is a neutral light color with the hex code #ADEDAB. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 173, 237, 171 in digital design or CMYK 27%, 0%, 28%, 7% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Granny Smith Apple color values

HEX: #ADEDAB
RGB: 173, 237, 171
HSL: 118°, 65%, 80%
CMYK: 27, 0, 28, 7

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Granny Smith Apple sits at 118° 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(173, 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 27C 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

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Granny Smith Apple

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #ADEDAB;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 173, 237, 171;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#ADEDAB',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 27%
M: 0%
Y: 28%
K: 7%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(173, 237, 171)
rgba(173, 237, 171, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

8 brand s with colors near 118° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #ADEDAB?

#ADEDAB is Granny Smith Apple, a neutral light color with RGB values of 173, 237, 171. It has a hue of 118°, 65% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #ADEDAB?

The RGB color code for #ADEDAB is rgb(173, 237, 171). This means it contains 173 red, 237 green, and 171 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Granny Smith Apple a warm or cool color?

Granny Smith Apple (#ADEDAB) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.

How do I use #ADEDAB in CSS?

You can use #ADEDAB in CSS with: background-color: #ADEDAB; or color: #ADEDAB; or as an RGB value: rgb(173, 237, 171). For print design, use CMYK: 27%, 0%, 28%, 7%.