Cucumber
Also known as: Pakistan Green , Emerald Green , Apple II Green , Forest Ride
As a rich take on green, Cucumber carries calm and balanced energy that suits wellness brands and eco packaging. Reach for a pink companion shade to give Cucumber maximum contrast. On white it reads clearly at 7.44:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
Cucumber color codes
- HEX
- #006400
- RGB
- rgb(0, 100, 0)
- RGBA
- rgba(0, 100, 0, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(120, 100%, 20%)
- HSV
- hsv(120, 100%, 39%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(100%, 0%, 100%, 61%)
- LAB
- lab(36.2 -39.9 40.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(43.6% 0.148 142.5)
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: darkgreen #006400 · ΔE 0.0
- RAL 6002: Leaf green #276235 · ΔE 8.7 · 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 Cucumber works
- Web & UI: Dark enough for body text and icons on white backgrounds. It passes WCAG AA as-is.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: Reads as growth and sustainability, at home in wellness, food, and environmental brands.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Cucumber
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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 Cucumber 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 7.44:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 2.82:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Cucumber background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Cucumber
Cucumber with its complement
Soft neighbors of Cucumber
Cucumber triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Leafy Lush #08690E · ΔE 1.9
- Duck Hunt #005800 · ΔE 3.9
- Deep Green #02590F · ΔE 4.3
- Forest #0B5509 · ΔE 5.2
- Jungle Jam #115511 · ΔE 5.7
- Bucolic #1B6634 · ΔE 7.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Cucumber is closest to Eminence .
FAQ
Cucumber FAQs
What color is Cucumber?
Cucumber is a dark green with the hex code #006400. In HSL terms it has a hue of 120°, 100% saturation, and 20% lightness.
What is the hex code for Cucumber?
The hex code for Cucumber is #006400. In RGB it's rgb(0, 100, 0), and in CMYK it's cmyk(100%, 0%, 100%, 61%).
What colors go well with Cucumber?
Cucumber 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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