Bullfrog
Also known as: Cactus Valley , Exotic Palm , Cider Pear Green , Boston Fern
Bullfrog is a medium, gentle green that reads as calm and balanced. It earns its place in wellness brands and eco packaging. For contrast, pair it with a purple from its complementary palette below. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (6.65:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Bullfrog color codes
- HEX
- #8A966A
- RGB
- rgb(138, 150, 106)
- RGBA
- rgba(138, 150, 106, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(76, 17%, 50%)
- HSV
- hsv(76, 29%, 59%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(8%, 0%, 29%, 41%)
- LAB
- lab(60.2 -10.3 21.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(65.2% 0.064 120.6)
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 12.4
- RAL 6021: Pale green #86A47C · ΔE 6.4 · 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 Bullfrog works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: Reads as growth and sustainability, at home in wellness, food, and environmental brands.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- 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 Bullfrog
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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 Bullfrog 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 3.16:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 6.65:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Bullfrog background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Bullfrog
Bullfrog with its complement
Soft neighbors of Bullfrog
Bullfrog triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Guacamole #95986B · ΔE 3.3
- Backyard #879877 · ΔE 3.8
- Artichoke #8F9779 · ΔE 4.3
- Vitality #8F9B5B · ΔE 4.8
- Money #7B9A6D · ΔE 5.2
- Forester #9AA77C · ΔE 5.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Bullfrog is closest to Aster .
FAQ
Bullfrog FAQs
What color is Bullfrog?
Bullfrog is a medium green with the hex code #8A966A. In HSL terms it has a hue of 76°, 17% saturation, and 50% lightness.
What is the hex code for Bullfrog?
The hex code for Bullfrog is #8A966A. In RGB it's rgb(138, 150, 106), and in CMYK it's cmyk(8%, 0%, 29%, 41%).
What colors go well with Bullfrog?
Bullfrog 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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