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Granny Apple

#D9F2E0

Granny Apple is a cool light color with the hex code #D9F2E0. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 217, 242, 224 in digital design or CMYK 10%, 0%, 7%, 5% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Granny Apple color values

HEX
#D9F2E0
RGB
217, 242, 224
HSL
137°, 49%, 90%
CMYK
10, 0, 7, 5

About this color

Granny Apple sits at 137° on the color wheel with 49% saturation and 90% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. The moderate 49% 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(217, 242, 224), where the green channel leads at 242, 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 10C 0M 7Y 5K. With almost no black ink (5%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 10% 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.

How to use Granny Apple

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #D9F2E0;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 217, 242, 224;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#D9F2E0',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 10%
M: 0%
Y: 7%
K: 5%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(217, 242, 224)
rgba(217, 242, 224, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #D9F2E0?
#D9F2E0 is Granny Apple, a cool light color with RGB values of 217, 242, 224. It has a hue of 137°, 49% saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #D9F2E0?
The RGB color code for #D9F2E0 is rgb(217, 242, 224). This means it contains 217 red, 242 green, and 224 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Granny Apple a warm or cool color?
Granny Apple (#D9F2E0) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #D9F2E0 in CSS?
You can use #D9F2E0 in CSS with: background-color: #D9F2E0; or color: #D9F2E0; or as an RGB value: rgb(217, 242, 224). For print design, use CMYK: 10%, 0%, 7%, 5%.