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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- 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.
- 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Basil Smash
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.47:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 14.30:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Basil Smash background: #000000
Palettes featuring Basil Smash
Basil Smash with its complement
Soft neighbors of Basil Smash
Basil Smash triad
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.
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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