Cactus
Also known as: Green Bayou, Daylight Jungle, Vineyard Green, Finlandia
Cactus brings a grounded and restorative feel to any palette. This rich green is a natural fit for finance apps and outdoor gear. Match it with purple accents when the design calls for energy over calm. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (5.45:1, passes WCAG AA).
Cactus color codes
- HEX
- #5B6F55
- RGB
- rgb(91, 111, 85)
- RGBA
- rgba(91, 111, 85, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(106, 13%, 38%)
- HSV
- hsv(106, 23%, 44%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(18%, 0%, 23%, 56%)
- LAB
- lab(44.6 -11.8 12.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(51.8% 0.047 138.5)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: darkolivegreen#556B2F · ΔE 9.6
- RAL 6011 — Reseda green#68825B · 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 Cactus 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 — 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: A brand green signals freshness; deepen it for finance, brighten it for eco-consumer products.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Cactus
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Cactus 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 5.45:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 3.85:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Cactus background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Cactus
Cactus with its complement
Soft neighbors of Cactus
Cactus triad
Similar colors
- Hinterland#616C51 · ΔE 3.3
- Monstera#5F674B · ΔE 5.0
- Dill#6F7755 · ΔE 6.5
- Bancha#666A47 · ΔE 6.9
- Toad King#3D6C54 · ΔE 7.5
- June Ivy#416858 · ΔE 7.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Cactus is closest to Plummy.
Cactus FAQs
What color is Cactus?
Cactus is a dark green with the hex code #5B6F55. In HSL terms it has a hue of 106°, 13% saturation, and 38% lightness.
What is the hex code for Cactus?
The hex code for Cactus is #5B6F55. In RGB it's rgb(91, 111, 85), and in CMYK it's cmyk(18%, 0%, 23%, 56%).
What colors go well with Cactus?
Cactus 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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