Catnip
Also known as: Covent Garden , Pale Willow , Acapulco , Free Green
Catnip sits on the cool side of the spectrum: a gentle green that feels grounded and restorative. Try it in wellness brands and eco packaging. Reach for a pink companion shade to give Catnip maximum contrast. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 8.10:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Catnip color codes
- HEX
- #80AA95
- RGB
- rgb(128, 170, 149)
- RGBA
- rgba(128, 170, 149, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(150, 20%, 58%)
- HSV
- hsv(150, 25%, 67%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(25%, 0%, 12%, 33%)
- LAB
- lab(66.1 -18.1 6.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(70.1% 0.055 162.9)
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 cool
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: darkseagreen #8FBC8F · ΔE 8.4
- RAL 6021: Pale green #86A47C · ΔE 7.2 · 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 Catnip 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: A brand green signals freshness; deepen it for finance, brighten it for eco-consumer products.
- 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 Catnip
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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 Catnip 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 2.59:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 8.10:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Catnip background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Catnip
Catnip with its complement
Soft neighbors of Catnip
Catnip triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Beau Monde #7DB39E · ΔE 3.2
- OMGreen #8CA891 · ΔE 3.7
- Envy #8BA58F · ΔE 4.3
- Lichen #8EBAA6 · ΔE 4.6
- Vineyard #819E84 · ΔE 5.0
- Basil #879F84 · ΔE 5.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Catnip is closest to Lily .
FAQ
Catnip FAQs
What color is Catnip?
Catnip is a medium green with the hex code #80AA95. In HSL terms it has a hue of 150°, 20% saturation, and 58% lightness.
What is the hex code for Catnip?
The hex code for Catnip is #80AA95. In RGB it's rgb(128, 170, 149), and in CMYK it's cmyk(25%, 0%, 12%, 33%).
What colors go well with Catnip?
Catnip pairs naturally with pink tones from its complementary harmony, and with purple accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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