Microsoft Green

Q: How do I use #B5B814 in CSS?

You can use #B5B814 in CSS with: background-color: #B5B814; or color: #B5B814; or as an RGB value: rgb(181, 184, 20). For print design, use CMYK: 2%, 0%, 89%, 28%.

#B5B814

Microsoft Green is a neutral medium color with the hex code #B5B814. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 181, 184, 20 in digital design or CMYK 2%, 0%, 89%, 28% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Microsoft Green Color Values

HEX: #B5B814
RGB: 181, 184, 20
HSL: 61°, 80%, 40%
CMYK: 2, 0, 89, 28

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Microsoft Green sits at 61° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 80% saturation and 40% 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 2%, 0%, 89%, 28% 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: #B5B814;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 181, 184, 20;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#B5B814',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 2%
M: 0%
Y: 89%
K: 28%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(181, 184, 20)
rgba(181, 184, 20, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

8 brand s with colors near 61° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B5B814?

#B5B814 is Microsoft Green, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 181, 184, 20. It has a hue of 61°, 80% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #B5B814?

The RGB color code for #B5B814 is rgb(181, 184, 20). This means it contains 181 red, 184 green, and 20 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Microsoft Green a warm or cool color?

Microsoft Green (#B5B814) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.

How do I use #B5B814 in CSS?

You can use #B5B814 in CSS with: background-color: #B5B814; or color: #B5B814; or as an RGB value: rgb(181, 184, 20). For print design, use CMYK: 2%, 0%, 89%, 28%.