Beanpole
Also known as: Level Up , Beating Around the Bush , The Legend of Green , Guinean Green
Beanpole sits on the cool side of the spectrum: a gentle green that feels calm and balanced. Try it in wellness brands and eco packaging. Its complement lands in pink territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (4.88:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Beanpole color codes
- HEX
- #4E8747
- RGB
- rgb(78, 135, 71)
- RGBA
- rgba(78, 135, 71, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(113, 31%, 40%)
- HSV
- hsv(113, 47%, 53%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(42%, 0%, 47%, 47%)
- LAB
- lab(51.2 -29.7 28.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(56.8% 0.112 141.6)
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: seagreen #2E8B57 · ΔE 5.9
- RAL 6017: May green #468641 · ΔE 1.5 · 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 Beanpole 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 Beanpole
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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 Beanpole 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 4.30:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 4.88:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Beanpole background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Beanpole
Beanpole with its complement
Soft neighbors of Beanpole
Beanpole triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Underclover #428C49 · ΔE 2.6
- Lush Grass #468D45 · ΔE 2.6
- Fern #548D44 · ΔE 2.8
- Homegrown #63884A · ΔE 3.9
- May Green #4C9141 · ΔE 4.2
- Indica #588C3A · ΔE 4.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Beanpole is closest to Viola .
FAQ
Beanpole FAQs
What color is Beanpole?
Beanpole is a medium green with the hex code #4E8747. In HSL terms it has a hue of 113°, 31% saturation, and 40% lightness.
What is the hex code for Beanpole?
The hex code for Beanpole is #4E8747. In RGB it's rgb(78, 135, 71), and in CMYK it's cmyk(42%, 0%, 47%, 47%).
What colors go well with Beanpole?
Beanpole pairs naturally with pink 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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