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

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

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)

Tones (muted)

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

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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