Cactus
Also known as: Green Bayou , Daylight Jungle , Vineyard Green , Finlandia
Quietly grounded and restorative, Cactus is a cool-toned green that earns its keep in 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).
Reference
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)
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 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: a 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 for dividers, chart series, and 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Cactus
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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 Cactus 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 5.45:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.85:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Cactus background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Cactus
Cactus with its complement
Soft neighbors of Cactus
Cactus triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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