Backyard
Also known as: Fallout Grey, Laurel Tree, Old Green, Catalina Green
Backyard brings a fresh and natural feel to any palette. This medium green is a natural fit for eco packaging and finance apps. For contrast, pair it with a purple from its complementary palette below. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 6.79:1 on black clears AA.
Backyard color codes
- HEX
- #879877
- RGB
- rgb(135, 152, 119)
- RGBA
- rgba(135, 152, 119, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(91, 14%, 53%)
- HSV
- hsv(91, 22%, 60%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(11%, 0%, 22%, 40%)
- LAB
- lab(60.8 -10.9 15.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(65.7% 0.051 129.9)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: darkseagreen#8FBC8F · ΔE 11.4
- RAL 6021 — Pale green#86A47C · ΔE 4.8 · 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 Backyard works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Muted enough to paint all four walls; sample it in both daylight and evening light before committing.
- Fashion: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
- Branding: A brand green signals freshness; deepen it for finance, brighten it for eco-consumer products.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Backyard
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Backyard by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 3.09:1
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Aa — on black
contrast 6.79:1
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Best text color on a Backyard background: #000000
Palettes featuring Backyard
Backyard with its complement
Soft neighbors of Backyard
Backyard triad
Similar colors
- Artichoke#8F9779 · ΔE 3.3
- Mistletoe#8AA282 · ΔE 3.6
- Basil#879F84 · ΔE 3.6
- Bullfrog#8A966A · ΔE 3.8
- Vineyard#819E84 · ΔE 4.6
- Money#7B9A6D · ΔE 4.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Backyard is closest to Amorous.
Backyard FAQs
What color is Backyard?
Backyard is a medium green with the hex code #879877. In HSL terms it has a hue of 91°, 14% saturation, and 53% lightness.
What is the hex code for Backyard?
The hex code for Backyard is #879877. In RGB it's rgb(135, 152, 119), and in CMYK it's cmyk(11%, 0%, 22%, 40%).
What colors go well with Backyard?
Backyard 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.
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