Cardamom
Also known as: Stuffed Olive , Wasabi Green , Mossy Cavern , Brisk Olive
Quietly sunny and uplifting, Cardamom is a warm-toned yellow that earns its keep in summer palettes and highlights and warnings. Because it leans warm, balancing it with a blue keeps a palette from feeling one-note. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (8.73:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Cardamom color codes
- HEX
- #AAAA77
- RGB
- rgb(170, 170, 119)
- RGBA
- rgba(170, 170, 119, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(60, 23%, 57%)
- HSV
- hsv(60, 30%, 67%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 0%, 30%, 33%)
- LAB
- lab(68.7 -6.1 26.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(72.5% 0.069 108.0)
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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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: darkkhaki #BDB76B · ΔE 6.6
- RAL 1000: Green beige #CDBA88 · ΔE 8.6 · 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 Cardamom works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Muted enough to paint all four walls; sample it in both daylight and evening light before committing.
- Fashion: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
- 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.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Cardamom
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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 Cardamom 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 2.41:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 8.73:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Cardamom background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Cardamom
Cardamom with its complement
Soft neighbors of Cardamom
Cardamom triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Olive Tree #ABA77C · ΔE 2.5
- Estragon #A5AF76 · ΔE 3.3
- Nile #AFB982 · ΔE 4.8
- Green Tea #B5B68F · ΔE 4.8
- Forester #9AA77C · ΔE 5.1
- Nettle #BBAC7D · ΔE 5.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Cardamom is closest to Easter Egg .
FAQ
Cardamom FAQs
What color is Cardamom?
Cardamom is a medium yellow with the hex code #AAAA77. In HSL terms it has a hue of 60°, 23% saturation, and 57% lightness.
What is the hex code for Cardamom?
The hex code for Cardamom is #AAAA77. In RGB it's rgb(170, 170, 119), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 0%, 30%, 33%).
What colors go well with Cardamom?
Cardamom pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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