Elf
Also known as: Carolina Green , Festive Green , Celtic Queen , Indonesian Jungle
Part of the green family, Elf pairs a rich base with a calm and balanced presence. It belongs 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.
Reference
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)
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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cool
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: 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 for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- 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.
- 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Elf
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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 Elf 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 4.29:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 4.89:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Elf background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Elf
Elf with its complement
Soft neighbors of Elf
Elf triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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.
Planning around this color? See everything that goes with Elf : 10 computed pairings with palettes.
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