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Moss Green

#BBE9AF

Moss Green is a neutral light color with the hex code #BBE9AF. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 187, 233, 175 in digital design or CMYK 20%, 0%, 25%, 9% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Moss Green color values

HEX
#BBE9AF
RGB
187, 233, 175
HSL
108°, 57%, 80%
CMYK
20, 0, 25, 9

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Moss Green sits at 108° on the color wheel with 57% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. The moderate 57% 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(187, 233, 175), where the green channel leads at 233, 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 20C 0M 25Y 9K. The low-to-moderate black value (9%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (25%), 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: #BBE9AF;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 187, 233, 175;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#BBE9AF',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 20%
M: 0%
Y: 25%
K: 9%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(187, 233, 175)
rgba(187, 233, 175, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

5 brand s with colors near 108° on the color wheel

Pixar logo
Pixar
Wise logo
Wise
Heineken logo
Heineken
Rivian logo
Rivian

Frequently asked questions

What color is #BBE9AF?
#BBE9AF is Moss Green, a neutral light color with RGB values of 187, 233, 175. It has a hue of 108°, 57% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #BBE9AF?
The RGB color code for #BBE9AF is rgb(187, 233, 175). This means it contains 187 red, 233 green, and 175 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Moss Green a warm or cool color?
Moss Green (#BBE9AF) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #BBE9AF in CSS?
You can use #BBE9AF in CSS with: background-color: #BBE9AF; or color: #BBE9AF; or as an RGB value: rgb(187, 233, 175). For print design, use CMYK: 20%, 0%, 25%, 9%.

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