Edamame
Also known as: Frozen Edamame , Zebra Grass , Solid Snake , Medicine Wheel
On screen, Edamame registers as grounded and restorative: a medium green at home 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.
Reference
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)
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: 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 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 Edamame
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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 Edamame 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 2.62:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 8.01:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Edamame background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Edamame
Edamame with its complement
Soft neighbors of Edamame
Edamame triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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