Beau Monde
Also known as: Mid-century Gem, Source Green, Key Largo, Indian Ocean
Beau Monde is a soft, gentle green that reads as calm and balanced. It shines in 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
Nearest standard colors
- 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, empty-state illustrations — 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Beau Monde
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 2.38:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 8.81:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Beau Monde background: #000000
Palettes featuring Beau Monde
Beau Monde with its complement
Soft neighbors of Beau Monde
Beau Monde triad
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.
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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