Basil Smash
Also known as: Madang , Pastel Pea , Green Gooseberry , Witty Green
Basil Smash sits on the warm side of the spectrum: a lively green that feels calm and balanced. Try it in wellness brands and eco packaging. Set it against a purple accent when you want the combination to pop. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (14.30:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Basil Smash color codes
- HEX
- #B7E1A1
- RGB
- rgb(183, 225, 161)
- RGBA
- rgba(183, 225, 161, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(99, 52%, 76%)
- HSV
- hsv(99, 28%, 88%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(19%, 0%, 28%, 12%)
- LAB
- lab(85.3 -22.8 26.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(86.4% 0.096 135.1)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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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
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neutral, leaning warm
Nearest standard colors
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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 →
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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: lightgreen #90EE90 · ΔE 7.9
- RAL 6019: Pastel green #B7D9B1 · ΔE 5.7 · 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 Basil Smash works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: A brand green signals freshness; deepen it for finance, brighten it for eco-consumer products.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Basil Smash
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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 →
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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
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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 →
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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 Basil Smash 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 1.47:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 14.30:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Basil Smash background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Basil Smash
Basil Smash with its complement
Soft neighbors of Basil Smash
Basil Smash triad
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Similar colors
- Pastel Pea #BEE7A5 · ΔE 1.5
- Ice Ice #BAEBAE · ΔE 2.6
- Fizz #B1DBAA · ΔE 3.6
- Celadon #ACE1AF · ΔE 4.3
- Feijoa #A5D785 · ΔE 4.6
- Big Spender #ACDDAF · ΔE 4.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Basil Smash is closest to Beefy Pink .
FAQ
Basil Smash FAQs
What color is Basil Smash?
Basil Smash is a light green with the hex code #B7E1A1. In HSL terms it has a hue of 99°, 52% saturation, and 76% lightness.
What is the hex code for Basil Smash?
The hex code for Basil Smash is #B7E1A1. In RGB it's rgb(183, 225, 161), and in CMYK it's cmyk(19%, 0%, 28%, 12%).
What colors go well with Basil Smash?
Basil Smash 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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