Cardamom
Also known as: Stuffed Olive, Wasabi Green, Mossy Cavern, Brisk Olive
Cardamom is a medium, gentle yellow that reads as sunny and uplifting. It shines 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — dividers, chart series, 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 — 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Cardamom
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 2.41:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 8.73:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Cardamom background: #000000
Palettes featuring Cardamom
Cardamom with its complement
Soft neighbors of Cardamom
Cardamom triad
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.
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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