Cypress
Also known as: Tank , Base Camp , Lovers Pine , Tree of Life
Cypress sits on the warm side of the spectrum: a gentle green that feels fresh and natural. Try it in finance apps and outdoor gear. A purple counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. On white it reads clearly at 6.87:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
Cypress color codes
- HEX
- #585D40
- RGB
- rgb(88, 93, 64)
- RGBA
- rgba(88, 93, 64, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(70, 18%, 31%)
- HSV
- hsv(70, 31%, 36%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(5%, 0%, 31%, 64%)
- LAB
- lab(38.4 -6.1 16.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(46.6% 0.045 116.1)
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
subtle green undertone in this near-neutral
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 9.4
- RAL 6003: Olive green #4B573E · ΔE 4.2 · 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 Cypress 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: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- 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.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Cypress
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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 Cypress 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 6.87:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.05:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Cypress background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Cypress
Cypress with its complement
Soft neighbors of Cypress
Cypress triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Monstera #5F674B · ΔE 3.7
- Bancha #666A47 · ΔE 5.1
- Kelp #4D503C · ΔE 5.3
- Hinterland #616C51 · ΔE 5.8
- Olive Leaf #4E4B35 · ΔE 7.3
- Turf #415B36 · ΔE 7.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Cypress is closest to Plummy .
FAQ
Cypress FAQs
What color is Cypress?
Cypress is a dark green with the hex code #585D40. In HSL terms it has a hue of 70°, 18% saturation, and 31% lightness.
What is the hex code for Cypress?
The hex code for Cypress is #585D40. In RGB it's rgb(88, 93, 64), and in CMYK it's cmyk(5%, 0%, 31%, 64%).
What colors go well with Cypress?
Cypress 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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