Ambrosia
Also known as: Limestone Slate , Rockwood Jade , Satin Green , Galway
Quietly calm and balanced, Ambrosia is a cool-toned green that earns its keep in eco packaging and finance apps. Its complement lands in purple territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (14.90:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Ambrosia color codes
- HEX
- #C6E1BC
- RGB
- rgb(198, 225, 188)
- RGBA
- rgba(198, 225, 188, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(104, 38%, 81%)
- HSV
- hsv(104, 16%, 88%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(12%, 0%, 16%, 12%)
- LAB
- lab(86.8 -14.3 15.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(88.0% 0.058 137.2)
Analysis
Color intelligence
?
Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
?
neutral, leaning warm
Nearest standard colors
?
Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
?
Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: lightgoldenrodyellow #FAFAD2 · ΔE 10.6
- RAL 6019: Pastel green #B7D9B1 · ΔE 2.9 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Ambrosia works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: Reads as growth and sustainability, at home in wellness, food, and environmental brands.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Ambrosia
?
Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
?
Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
?
Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
?
Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Ambrosia by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 1.41:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 14.90:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Ambrosia background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Ambrosia
Ambrosia with its complement
Soft neighbors of Ambrosia
Ambrosia triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Nature #BFD5B3 · ΔE 2.9
- Sugar Mint #C0E2C5 · ΔE 3.1
- Snowy Mint #D6F0CD · ΔE 3.5
- Endive #CEE1C8 · ΔE 4.2
- Fizz #B1DBAA · ΔE 4.7
- Delta Mint #C5E6CF · ΔE 4.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Ambrosia is closest to Sugar High .
FAQ
Ambrosia FAQs
What color is Ambrosia?
Ambrosia is a light green with the hex code #C6E1BC. In HSL terms it has a hue of 104°, 38% saturation, and 81% lightness.
What is the hex code for Ambrosia?
The hex code for Ambrosia is #C6E1BC. In RGB it's rgb(198, 225, 188), and in CMYK it's cmyk(12%, 0%, 16%, 12%).
What colors go well with Ambrosia?
Ambrosia pairs naturally with purple tones from its complementary harmony, and with blue accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
Got a photo with a color like this? Identify it with the analyzer . Free, private, on your device.