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Microsoft Green

#AECD32

Microsoft Green is a neutral medium color with the hex code #AECD32. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 174, 205, 50 in digital design or CMYK 15%, 0%, 76%, 20% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Microsoft Green Color Values

HEX
#AECD32
RGB
174, 205, 50
HSL
72°, 61%, 50%
CMYK
15, 0, 76, 20

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Microsoft Green sits at 72° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 61% 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 15%, 0%, 76%, 20% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Microsoft Green

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #AECD32;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 174, 205, 50;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#AECD32',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 15%
M: 0%
Y: 76%
K: 20%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(174, 205, 50)
rgba(174, 205, 50, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

4 brand s with colors near 72° on the color wheel

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AECD32?
#AECD32 is Microsoft Green, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 174, 205, 50. It has a hue of 72°, 61% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #AECD32?
The RGB color code for #AECD32 is rgb(174, 205, 50). This means it contains 174 red, 205 green, and 50 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Microsoft Green a warm or cool color?
Microsoft Green (#AECD32) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #AECD32 in CSS?
You can use #AECD32 in CSS with: background-color: #AECD32; or color: #AECD32; or as an RGB value: rgb(174, 205, 50). For print design, use CMYK: 15%, 0%, 76%, 20%.

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