Granny Smith Apple

HEX: #A8E4A0 | Modern Palette

On White
1.47:1
FAIL
On Black
14.27:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#A8E4A0
RGB
168, 228, 160
HSL
112°, 55% ,76%
CMYK
26, 0, 30, 11

About Granny Smith Apple

Granny Smith Apple (#A8E4A0) is a color with RGB(168, 228, 160) and HSL(112.9°, 55.7%, 76.1%). In design, it fits Cool styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Print. Its complementary color is #DCA0E4, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #A0A8E4 and #E4A0A8. The name comes from Granny Smith (English).

  • HEX: #A8E4A0
  • RGB: 168, 228, 160
  • HSL: 112.9°, 55.7%, 76.1%
  • Style: Cool
  • Use case: Text, Button, Print
  • Complementary color: #DCA0E4
  • Triadic colors: #A0A8E4, #E4A0A8
  • The name comes from Granny Smith (English).

Live Components

LIGHT
DARK
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Color Palettes

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

Shades & Tints

A seamless scale of #A8E4A0 from deepest shade to lightest tint.

Color Characteristics

Mood
Style
Cool
Use case
Text Button Print

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #D5D5A2
Protanopia #DEDEA0
Tritanopia #B3DDDD
Achromatopsia #D5D5D5

Frequently Asked Questions

Granny Smith Apple (#A8E4A0) is a color with RGB(168, 228, 160) and HSL(112.9°, 55.7%, 76.1%).

#A8E4A0 pairs strongly with #DCA0E4 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#A8E4A0 is suitable for Text, Button, Print and works well with Cool styles.

The name Granny Smith Apple is linked to Granny Smith from English, meaning Named after Maria Ann Smith, who propagated the apple..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Granny Smith
Meaning Named after Maria Ann Smith, who propagated the apple.
Language English
First Recorded Use Mid-19th Century

History

The Granny Smith apple originated in Australia in 1868. It was discovered by Maria Ann Smith, an English immigrant who had moved to Australia. She reportedly found a seedling growing near a compost heap where she had discarded crabapples. She cultivated the apple, and it quickly gained popularity for its crisp texture, tart flavor, and long storage life. It was introduced to the United Kingdom in 1935 and to the United States in 1972. Today, it is one of the most widely recognized and consumed apple varieties globally.

First Recorded Use

Circa 1868

Cultural Associations

The Granny Smith apple is often associated with health and freshness due to its vibrant green color. It's a popular choice for baking, especially in apple pies, as its tartness holds up well against sweetness. It's also frequently used in salads and as a snack apple. Its distinct green color has made it a common visual motif in advertising and art to represent apples in general.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #A8E4A0;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #A8E4A0;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #A8E4A0;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #A8E4A0,
        #DCA0E4
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #A8E4A0,
        #DCA0E4
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$granny-smith-apple: #A8E4A0;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$granny-smith-apple-r: 168;
$granny-smith-apple-g: 228;
$granny-smith-apple-b: 160;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $granny-smith-apple;
    color: rgba($granny-smith-apple-r, $granny-smith-apple-g, $granny-smith-apple-b, 0.8);
}