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

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

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)

Tones (muted)

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

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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