Boa
Also known as: Olive to the Max, Cabbage Green, Meadowland, Olive Sapling
Boa sits on the warm side of the spectrum: a gentle brown that feels warm and rustic. Try it 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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: 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Boa
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 4.49:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 4.67:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Boa background: #000000
Palettes featuring Boa
Boa with its complement
Soft neighbors of Boa
Boa triad
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.
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.
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