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Granny Apple

#D8F3DC

Granny Apple is a cool light color with the hex code #D8F3DC. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 216, 243, 220 in digital design or CMYK 11%, 0%, 9%, 5% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Granny Apple color values

HEX
#D8F3DC
RGB
216, 243, 220
HSL
129°, 53%, 90%
CMYK
11, 0, 9, 5

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Granny Apple sits at 129° on the color wheel with 53% saturation and 90% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. The moderate 53% 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, Granny Apple is rendered as rgb(216, 243, 220), where the green channel leads at 243, with red and blue channels close behind. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Granny Apple translates to a CMYK breakdown of 11C 0M 9Y 5K. With almost no black ink (5%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 11% cyan, 9% 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

Split-Complementary

How to use Granny Apple

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #D8F3DC;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 216, 243, 220;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#D8F3DC',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 11%
M: 0%
Y: 9%
K: 5%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(216, 243, 220)
rgba(216, 243, 220, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

12 brand s with colors near 129° on the color wheel

Linktree logo
Linktree
Google logo
Google
Rivian logo
Rivian
Heineken logo
Heineken

Frequently asked questions

What color is #D8F3DC?
#D8F3DC is Granny Apple, a cool light color with RGB values of 216, 243, 220. It has a hue of 129°, 53% saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #D8F3DC?
The RGB color code for #D8F3DC is rgb(216, 243, 220). This means it contains 216 red, 243 green, and 220 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Granny Apple a warm or cool color?
Granny Apple (#D8F3DC) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #D8F3DC in CSS?
You can use #D8F3DC in CSS with: background-color: #D8F3DC; or color: #D8F3DC; or as an RGB value: rgb(216, 243, 220). For print design, use CMYK: 11%, 0%, 9%, 5%.

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