Edamame
Also known as: Frozen Edamame, Zebra Grass, Solid Snake, Medicine Wheel
With its warm undertone, Edamame (#9CA389) comes across as grounded and restorative. Designers reach for it in eco packaging and finance apps. Set it against a purple accent when you want the combination to pop. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (8.01:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Edamame color codes
- HEX
- #9CA389
- RGB
- rgb(156, 163, 137)
- RGBA
- rgba(156, 163, 137, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(76, 12%, 59%)
- HSV
- hsv(76, 16%, 64%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(4%, 0%, 16%, 36%)
- LAB
- lab(65.9 -6.1 12.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(70.3% 0.038 119.6)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle green undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: darkseagreen#8FBC8F · ΔE 11.9
- RAL 7034 — Yellow grey#939176 · ΔE 6.5 · 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 Edamame 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: 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 — 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 Edamame
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Edamame 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 2.62:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 8.01:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Edamame background: #000000
Palettes featuring Edamame
Edamame with its complement
Soft neighbors of Edamame
Edamame triad
Similar colors
- Herbalist#969E86 · ΔE 1.8
- Fennelly#9A9E80 · ΔE 2.3
- Lemongrass#999A86 · ΔE 4.2
- Artichoke#8F9779 · ΔE 4.2
- Moorland#A6AB9B · ΔE 4.7
- Gargoyle#ABB39E · ΔE 5.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Edamame is closest to Machinery.
Edamame FAQs
What color is Edamame?
Edamame is a medium green with the hex code #9CA389. In HSL terms it has a hue of 76°, 12% saturation, and 59% lightness.
What is the hex code for Edamame?
The hex code for Edamame is #9CA389. In RGB it's rgb(156, 163, 137), and in CMYK it's cmyk(4%, 0%, 16%, 36%).
What colors go well with Edamame?
Edamame 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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