Granny Apple is a
cool light color with the hex code #D1FAE9.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
209, 250, 233 in digital design or CMYK 16%, 0%, 7%, 2% for print applications.
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Granny Apple
#D1FAE9
Granny Apple color values
- HEX
- #D1FAE9
- RGB
- 209, 250, 233
- HSL
- 155°, 80%, 90%
- CMYK
- 16, 0, 7, 2
Shades & tints
About this color
Granny Apple sits at 155° on the color wheel with 80% saturation and 90% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 80%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.
In digital environments, Granny Apple is rendered as rgb(209, 250, 233), where the green channel leads at 250, with red and blue channels close behind. 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 Apple translates to a CMYK breakdown of 16C 0M 7Y 2K. With almost no black ink (2%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 16% cyan, 7% 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 Apple
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #D1FAE9;
--brand-primary-rgb: 209, 250, 233;
} Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#D1FAE9',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 16%
M: 0%
Y: 7%
K: 2% Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(209, 250, 233)
rgba(209, 250, 233, 0.8) Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #D1FAE9?
What is the RGB value of #D1FAE9?
Is Granny Apple a warm or cool color?
How do I use #D1FAE9 in CSS?
background-color: #D1FAE9; or color: #D1FAE9; or as an RGB value: rgb(209, 250, 233). For print design, use CMYK: 16%, 0%, 7%, 2%.