Beau Monde
Also known as: Mid-century Gem , Source Green , Key Largo , Indian Ocean
Beau Monde brings a calm and balanced feel to a palette. This soft green suits eco packaging and finance apps. A pink counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (8.81:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Beau Monde color codes
- HEX
- #7DB39E
- RGB
- rgb(125, 179, 158)
- RGBA
- rgba(125, 179, 158, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(157, 26%, 60%)
- HSV
- hsv(157, 30%, 70%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(30%, 0%, 12%, 30%)
- LAB
- lab(68.7 -21.9 4.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(72.3% 0.065 168.4)
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 cool
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: darkseagreen #8FBC8F · ΔE 8.2
- RAL 6027: Light green #81C0BB · ΔE 7.4 · 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 Beau Monde works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation: a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: Reads as growth and sustainability, at home in wellness, food, and environmental brands.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Beau Monde
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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 Beau Monde 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 2.38:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 8.81:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Beau Monde background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Beau Monde
Beau Monde with its complement
Soft neighbors of Beau Monde
Beau Monde triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Lichen #8EBAA6 · ΔE 3.2
- Catnip #80AA95 · ΔE 3.2
- Mintnight #7CBBAE · ΔE 4.1
- Seaborn #85C2B2 · ΔE 4.6
- Spearmint #64BFA4 · ΔE 5.6
- Treetop #91B6AC · ΔE 5.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Beau Monde is closest to Pinch Me .
FAQ
Beau Monde FAQs
What color is Beau Monde?
Beau Monde is a medium green with the hex code #7DB39E. In HSL terms it has a hue of 157°, 26% saturation, and 60% lightness.
What is the hex code for Beau Monde?
The hex code for Beau Monde is #7DB39E. In RGB it's rgb(125, 179, 158), and in CMYK it's cmyk(30%, 0%, 12%, 30%).
What colors go well with Beau Monde?
Beau Monde pairs naturally with pink tones from its complementary harmony, and with purple accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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