Granny Apple is a
cool light color with the hex code #D8F3E0.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
216, 243, 224 in digital design or CMYK 11%, 0%, 8%, 5% for print applications.
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Granny Apple
#D8F3E0
Granny Apple color values
- HEX
- #D8F3E0
- RGB
- 216, 243, 224
- HSL
- 138°, 53%, 90%
- CMYK
- 11, 0, 8, 5
Shades & tints
About this color
Granny Apple sits at 138° 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, 224), 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 8Y 5K. With almost no black ink (5%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 11% cyan, 8% 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: #D8F3E0;
--brand-primary-rgb: 216, 243, 224;
} Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#D8F3E0',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 11%
M: 0%
Y: 8%
K: 5% Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(216, 243, 224)
rgba(216, 243, 224, 0.8) Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #D8F3E0?
What is the RGB value of #D8F3E0?
Is Granny Apple a warm or cool color?
How do I use #D8F3E0 in CSS?
background-color: #D8F3E0; or color: #D8F3E0; or as an RGB value: rgb(216, 243, 224). For print design, use CMYK: 11%, 0%, 8%, 5%.