Granny Smith
Muted teal with a gray edge
Reach for Granny Smith when a brighter teal would feel too loud. The hex code #7b948c sits low in saturation, so it reads matte and almost gray, closer to sage than sea. Use it as a supporting tone or a large UI background, where black text stays readable at about 6.5:1 contrast. It flatters cream and dusty rose without turning muddy.
About Granny Smith
Eucalyptus leaves drying on a pale counter
What does granny smith mean?
This grey-green often recalls eucalyptus, weathered wood, and dusty seaside plants. Its low saturation and mid lightness make it read flat and matte, like chalk or ash, with barely any glow.
Where you see granny smith
- eucalyptus leaves
- sea glass
- weathered cedar shutters
- ceramic glaze
- succulents
- linen fabric
What it works for
Use it as a calm wall color, a muted brand neutral, or a soft background that lets brighter accents stand out.
What colors go with granny smith?
Dusty Rose #b56f76The faded pink warms the grey-green without breaking its muted mood.Terracotta #e2725bBaked clay orange gives the cool teal a grounded, earthy counterweight.Cream #fffdd0Warm cream brightens this ashy tone and keeps rooms from feeling flat.Charcoal #36454fDeep charcoal sharpens the pale green and adds a crisp edge.Mustard #ffdb58A small hit of mustard cuts through the grey with dry heat.
Questions about Granny Smith
What is the hex code for Granny Smith?
Granny Smith is #7b948c. In RGB that is rgb(123, 148, 140), in HSL hsl(161, 10%, 53%) and in CMYK 17%, 0%, 5%, 42%.
Is Granny Smith readable on white or black?
Granny Smith has a 3.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.45:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.