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Granny Apple

#D2F9EC

Granny Apple is a cool light color with the hex code #D2F9EC. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 210, 249, 236 in digital design or CMYK 16%, 0%, 5%, 2% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Granny Apple color values

HEX
#D2F9EC
RGB
210, 249, 236
HSL
160°, 76%, 90%
CMYK
16, 0, 5, 2

About this color

Granny Apple sits at 160° on the color wheel with 76% saturation and 90% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. At 76% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. 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(210, 249, 236), where the green channel leads at 249, 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 5Y 2K. With almost no black ink (2%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 16% cyan. 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.

How to use Granny Apple

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #D2F9EC;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 210, 249, 236;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#D2F9EC',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 16%
M: 0%
Y: 5%
K: 2%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(210, 249, 236)
rgba(210, 249, 236, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #D2F9EC?
#D2F9EC is Granny Apple, a cool light color with RGB values of 210, 249, 236. It has a hue of 160°, 76% saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #D2F9EC?
The RGB color code for #D2F9EC is rgb(210, 249, 236). This means it contains 210 red, 249 green, and 236 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Granny Apple a warm or cool color?
Granny Apple (#D2F9EC) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #D2F9EC in CSS?
You can use #D2F9EC in CSS with: background-color: #D2F9EC; or color: #D2F9EC; or as an RGB value: rgb(210, 249, 236). For print design, use CMYK: 16%, 0%, 5%, 2%.