Boa
Also known as: Olive to the Max , Cabbage Green , Meadowland , Olive Sapling
Part of the brown family, Boa pairs a medium base with a warm and rustic presence. It belongs in leather goods and autumn design. For contrast, pair it with a blue from its complementary palette below. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (4.67:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Boa color codes
- HEX
- #7F7755
- RGB
- rgb(127, 119, 85)
- RGBA
- rgba(127, 119, 85, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(49, 20%, 42%)
- HSV
- hsv(49, 33%, 50%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 6%, 33%, 50%)
- LAB
- lab(50.1 -0.9 19.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(56.8% 0.050 96.5)
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: darkolivegreen #556B2F · ΔE 13.6
- RAL 6013: Reed green #797C5A · ΔE 5.0 · 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 Boa 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: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
- Branding: As a brand anchor it reads established and tactile; pair with a single vivid accent for energy.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Boa
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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 Boa 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 4.49:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 4.67:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Boa background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Boa
Boa with its complement
Soft neighbors of Boa
Boa triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Mossy #857349 · ΔE 4.6
- Bonsai #787B54 · ΔE 5.1
- Mangrove #757461 · ΔE 5.9
- Handmade #7F735F · ΔE 6.0
- Antique #8B846D · ΔE 6.4
- Organic #747261 · ΔE 6.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Boa is closest to Dark Prince .
FAQ
Boa FAQs
What color is Boa?
Boa is a medium brown with the hex code #7F7755. In HSL terms it has a hue of 49°, 20% saturation, and 42% lightness.
What is the hex code for Boa?
The hex code for Boa is #7F7755. In RGB it's rgb(127, 119, 85), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 6%, 33%, 50%).
What colors go well with Boa?
Boa pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
Planning around this color? See everything that goes with Boa : 10 computed pairings with palettes.
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