Granny Smith Apple

Q: How do I use #ADF3A5 in CSS?

You can use #ADF3A5 in CSS with: background-color: #ADF3A5; or color: #ADF3A5; or as an RGB value: rgb(173, 243, 165). For print design, use CMYK: 29%, 0%, 32%, 5%.

#ADF3A5

Granny Smith Apple is a neutral light color with the hex code #ADF3A5. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 173, 243, 165 in digital design or CMYK 29%, 0%, 32%, 5% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Granny Smith Apple color values

HEX: #ADF3A5
RGB: 173, 243, 165
HSL: 114°, 76%, 80%
CMYK: 29, 0, 32, 5

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Granny Smith Apple sits at 114° on the color wheel with 76% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. At 76% 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, 243, 165), where the green channel leads at 243, 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 29C 0M 32Y 5K. With almost no black ink (5%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 29% cyan, 32% yellow. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. 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: #ADF3A5;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 173, 243, 165;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#ADF3A5',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 29%
M: 0%
Y: 32%
K: 5%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(173, 243, 165)
rgba(173, 243, 165, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

6 brand s with colors near 114° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #ADF3A5?

#ADF3A5 is Granny Smith Apple, a neutral light color with RGB values of 173, 243, 165. It has a hue of 114°, 76% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #ADF3A5?

The RGB color code for #ADF3A5 is rgb(173, 243, 165). This means it contains 173 red, 243 green, and 165 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Granny Smith Apple a warm or cool color?

Granny Smith Apple (#ADF3A5) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.

How do I use #ADF3A5 in CSS?

You can use #ADF3A5 in CSS with: background-color: #ADF3A5; or color: #ADF3A5; or as an RGB value: rgb(173, 243, 165). For print design, use CMYK: 29%, 0%, 32%, 5%.