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Moss Green

#B4E4B5

Moss Green is a cool light color with the hex code #B4E4B5. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 180, 228, 181 in digital design or CMYK 21%, 0%, 21%, 11% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Moss Green color values

HEX
#B4E4B5
RGB
180, 228, 181
HSL
121°, 47%, 80%
CMYK
21, 0, 21, 11

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Moss Green sits at 121° on the color wheel with 47% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. The moderate 47% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.

In digital environments, Moss Green is rendered as rgb(180, 228, 181), where the green channel leads at 228, pulling the color toward the green-yellow axis. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Moss Green translates to a CMYK breakdown of 21C 0M 21Y 11K. The low-to-moderate black value (11%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (21%), 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 Moss Green

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #B4E4B5;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 180, 228, 181;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#B4E4B5',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 21%
M: 0%
Y: 21%
K: 11%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(180, 228, 181)
rgba(180, 228, 181, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

10 brand s with colors near 121° on the color wheel

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #B4E4B5?
#B4E4B5 is Moss Green, a cool light color with RGB values of 180, 228, 181. It has a hue of 121°, 47% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #B4E4B5?
The RGB color code for #B4E4B5 is rgb(180, 228, 181). This means it contains 180 red, 228 green, and 181 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Moss Green a warm or cool color?
Moss Green (#B4E4B5) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #B4E4B5 in CSS?
You can use #B4E4B5 in CSS with: background-color: #B4E4B5; or color: #B4E4B5; or as an RGB value: rgb(180, 228, 181). For print design, use CMYK: 21%, 0%, 21%, 11%.

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