Apium is a bright, moderately saturated green with hex value #b5d0a2 and RGB coordinates rgb(181, 208, 162). In the HSL color space it reads hsl(95, 33%, 73%), and in CMYK print production it translates to cmyk(13%, 0%, 22%, 18%). It sits in the green family of the visible spectrum.

Colors in the green family are commonly associated with growth, balance, renewal, abundance. Apium inherits those signals and shifts them according to its lightness: lighter variants feel approachable and modern. Designers reach for this shade when they want to evoke growth without overwhelming the surrounding palette.

Across cultures, green frequently signals growth and balance. In modern digital design Apium is often chosen to communicate calm and restraint, especially when paired with neutral supporting tones. It behaves well as a background or accent.

Choose Apium when you want the familiarity of green with a specific airy character. Its WCAG contrast on white is 1.68:1 and on black is 12.51:1, which means it works well for body text on dark backgrounds.

Apium is well-suited for backgrounds, dividers, card surfaces, and decorative accents. In branding it often appears in sustainability, finance, and wellness contexts. Pair it with a complementary accent and a neutral anchor for a balanced palette.