Elf
Also known as: Carolina Green, Festive Green, Celtic Queen, Indonesian Jungle
With its cool undertone, Elf (#1B8A6B) comes across as calm and balanced. Designers reach for it in finance apps and outdoor gear. Its complement lands in pink territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (4.89:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Elf color codes
- HEX
- #1B8A6B
- RGB
- rgb(27, 138, 107)
- RGBA
- rgba(27, 138, 107, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(163, 67%, 32%)
- HSV
- hsv(163, 80%, 54%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(80%, 0%, 22%, 46%)
- LAB
- lab(51.1 -37.1 7.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(56.6% 0.107 168.7)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: seagreen#2E8B57 · ΔE 6.2
- RAL 6032 — Signal green#0F8558 · ΔE 4.7 · 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 Elf works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- 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.
- Branding: A brand green signals freshness; deepen it for finance, brighten it for eco-consumer products.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Elf
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Elf 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 4.29:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 4.89:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Elf background: #000000
Palettes featuring Elf
Elf with its complement
Soft neighbors of Elf
Elf triad
Similar colors
- Viridian#1E9167 · ΔE 3.8
- Pool Table#039578 · ΔE 4.1
- Rainforest#009A70 · ΔE 5.8
- Opal Green#157954 · ΔE 6.8
- Amazon#387B54 · ΔE 7.1
- Bold Irish#2A814D · ΔE 7.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Elf is closest to Feminism.
Elf FAQs
What color is Elf?
Elf is a dark green with the hex code #1B8A6B. In HSL terms it has a hue of 163°, 67% saturation, and 32% lightness.
What is the hex code for Elf?
The hex code for Elf is #1B8A6B. In RGB it's rgb(27, 138, 107), and in CMYK it's cmyk(80%, 0%, 22%, 46%).
What colors go well with Elf?
Elf 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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