Envy
Also known as: OMGreen , Peaslake , Natural Harmony , Mossy Bench
With its cool undertone, Envy (#8BA58F) comes across as calm and balanced. Designers reach for it in outdoor gear and wellness brands. Envy plays well with pink tones. The harmonies below show which ones. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (7.88:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Envy color codes
- HEX
- #8BA58F
- RGB
- rgb(139, 165, 143)
- RGBA
- rgba(139, 165, 143, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(129, 13%, 60%)
- HSV
- hsv(129, 16%, 65%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(16%, 0%, 13%, 35%)
- LAB
- lab(65.3 -12.7 8.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(69.6% 0.043 149.5)
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 cool
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 9.1
- RAL 6021: Pale green #86A47C · ΔE 5.7 · 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 Envy 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 Envy
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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 Envy 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 2.67:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 7.88:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Envy background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Envy
Envy with its complement
Soft neighbors of Envy
Envy triad
Explore
Similar colors
- OMGreen #8CA891 · ΔE 1.0
- Basil #879F84 · ΔE 2.7
- Vineyard #819E84 · ΔE 3.0
- Mistletoe #8AA282 · ΔE 3.6
- Catnip #80AA95 · ΔE 4.3
- Backyard #879877 · ΔE 6.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Envy is closest to Lily .
FAQ
Envy FAQs
What color is Envy?
Envy is a medium green with the hex code #8BA58F. In HSL terms it has a hue of 129°, 13% saturation, and 60% lightness.
What is the hex code for Envy?
The hex code for Envy is #8BA58F. In RGB it's rgb(139, 165, 143), and in CMYK it's cmyk(16%, 0%, 13%, 35%).
What colors go well with Envy?
Envy 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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