Botanical
Also known as: Loren Forest , Tree Shade , Green Leaf , Deep Pine
Botanical is a rich, gentle green that reads as grounded and restorative. It earns its place in finance apps and outdoor gear. Reach for a purple companion shade to give Botanical maximum contrast. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 5.85:1.
Reference
Botanical color codes
- HEX
- #4D6E2F
- RGB
- rgb(77, 110, 47)
- RGBA
- rgba(77, 110, 47, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(91, 40%, 31%)
- HSV
- hsv(91, 57%, 43%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(30%, 0%, 57%, 57%)
- LAB
- lab(42.8 -21.2 30.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(49.8% 0.099 132.0)
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 2.6
- RAL 6025: Fern green #53753C · ΔE 3.0 · 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 Botanical works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- 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.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Botanical
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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 Botanical 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 5.85:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.59:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Botanical background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Botanical
Botanical with its complement
Soft neighbors of Botanical
Botanical triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Bimi Green #54682B · ΔE 3.4
- Mana Tree #4F7942 · ΔE 4.9
- Greenhouse #3E6334 · ΔE 5.6
- Ghoul #667744 · ΔE 6.3
- Turf #415B36 · ΔE 8.5
- Kale #648251 · ΔE 8.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Botanical is closest to Royal Robe .
FAQ
Botanical FAQs
What color is Botanical?
Botanical is a dark green with the hex code #4D6E2F. In HSL terms it has a hue of 91°, 40% saturation, and 31% lightness.
What is the hex code for Botanical?
The hex code for Botanical is #4D6E2F. In RGB it's rgb(77, 110, 47), and in CMYK it's cmyk(30%, 0%, 57%, 57%).
What colors go well with Botanical?
Botanical 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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