Bitter Leaf
Also known as: Parisian Green , Lattice Green , Hidden Valley , Flat Green
Part of the green family, Bitter Leaf pairs a medium base with a fresh and natural presence. It belongs 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.
Reference
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)
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: 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 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 Bitter Leaf
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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 Bitter Leaf 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 3.42:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 6.13:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Bitter Leaf background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Bitter Leaf
Bitter Leaf with its complement
Soft neighbors of Bitter Leaf
Bitter Leaf triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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