Bitter Leaf
Also known as: Parisian Green, Lattice Green, Hidden Valley, Flat Green
Quietly fresh and natural, Bitter Leaf is a warm-toned green that earns its keep in wellness brands and eco packaging. For contrast, pair it with a purple from its complementary palette below. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (6.13:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Bitter Leaf color codes
- HEX
- #669841
- RGB
- rgb(102, 152, 65)
- RGBA
- rgba(102, 152, 65, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(94, 40%, 43%)
- HSV
- hsv(94, 57%, 60%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(33%, 0%, 57%, 40%)
- LAB
- lab(57.8 -29.1 39.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(62.4% 0.130 133.8)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: olivedrab#6B8E23 · ΔE 5.7
- RAL 6018 — Yellow green#48A43F · 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 Bitter Leaf 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 Bitter Leaf
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Bitter Leaf 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 3.42:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 6.13:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Bitter Leaf background: #000000
Palettes featuring Bitter Leaf
Bitter Leaf with its complement
Soft neighbors of Bitter Leaf
Bitter Leaf triad
Similar colors
- Kiwi#749E4E · ΔE 3.0
- Indica#588C3A · ΔE 4.4
- May Green#4C9141 · ΔE 4.9
- Frankenstein#7BA05B · ΔE 5.0
- Fern#548D44 · ΔE 5.1
- Rosemarried#819B4F · ΔE 5.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Bitter Leaf is closest to Viola.
Bitter Leaf FAQs
What color is Bitter Leaf?
Bitter Leaf is a medium green with the hex code #669841. In HSL terms it has a hue of 94°, 40% saturation, and 43% lightness.
What is the hex code for Bitter Leaf?
The hex code for Bitter Leaf is #669841. In RGB it's rgb(102, 152, 65), and in CMYK it's cmyk(33%, 0%, 57%, 40%).
What colors go well with Bitter Leaf?
Bitter Leaf 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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