Botanist
Also known as: Dentist Green , Leek , Gossip , Greek Garden
On screen, Botanist registers as grounded and restorative: a soft green at home in outdoor gear and wellness brands. Its complement lands in purple territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 11.97:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Botanist color codes
- HEX
- #9AD28C
- RGB
- rgb(154, 210, 140)
- RGBA
- rgba(154, 210, 140, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(108, 44%, 69%)
- HSV
- hsv(108, 33%, 82%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(27%, 0%, 33%, 18%)
- LAB
- lab(79.0 -28.6 28.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(80.8% 0.112 139.5)
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: darkseagreen #8FBC8F · ΔE 7.3
- RAL 6019: Pastel green #B7D9B1 · ΔE 7.8 · 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 Botanist works
- Web & UI: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent. Pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: Reads as growth and sustainability, at home in wellness, food, and environmental brands.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Botanist
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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 Botanist 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 1.75:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 11.97:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Botanist background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Botanist
Botanist with its complement
Soft neighbors of Botanist
Botanist triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Leek #98D98E · ΔE 1.9
- Gossip #9FD385 · ΔE 2.0
- Feijoa #A5D785 · ΔE 3.1
- Fluorescence #89D178 · ΔE 3.8
- Pistachio #93C572 · ΔE 4.6
- Basil Smash #B7E1A1 · ΔE 5.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Botanist is closest to Mauve .
FAQ
Botanist FAQs
What color is Botanist?
Botanist is a medium green with the hex code #9AD28C. In HSL terms it has a hue of 108°, 44% saturation, and 69% lightness.
What is the hex code for Botanist?
The hex code for Botanist is #9AD28C. In RGB it's rgb(154, 210, 140), and in CMYK it's cmyk(27%, 0%, 33%, 18%).
What colors go well with Botanist?
Botanist 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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