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Granny Apple

#D3F8EA

Granny Apple is a cool light color with the hex code #D3F8EA. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 211, 248, 234 in digital design or CMYK 15%, 0%, 6%, 3% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Granny Apple color values

HEX
#D3F8EA
RGB
211, 248, 234
HSL
157°, 73%, 90%
CMYK
15, 0, 6, 3

About this color

Granny Apple sits at 157° on the color wheel with 73% saturation and 90% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. At 73% 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(211, 248, 234), where the green channel leads at 248, 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 15C 0M 6Y 3K. With almost no black ink (3%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 15% cyan, 6% 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.

How to use Granny Apple

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #D3F8EA;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 211, 248, 234;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#D3F8EA',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 15%
M: 0%
Y: 6%
K: 3%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(211, 248, 234)
rgba(211, 248, 234, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #D3F8EA?
#D3F8EA is Granny Apple, a cool light color with RGB values of 211, 248, 234. It has a hue of 157°, 73% saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #D3F8EA?
The RGB color code for #D3F8EA is rgb(211, 248, 234). This means it contains 211 red, 248 green, and 234 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Granny Apple a warm or cool color?
Granny Apple (#D3F8EA) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #D3F8EA in CSS?
You can use #D3F8EA in CSS with: background-color: #D3F8EA; or color: #D3F8EA; or as an RGB value: rgb(211, 248, 234). For print design, use CMYK: 15%, 0%, 6%, 3%.