Evergreen
Also known as: Forest Shadows , Rousseau Green , Billiard Table , Sci-Fi Takeout
Evergreen is what happens when cyan turns rich and lively. The effect is cool and clear, made for modern branding and tech interfaces. For contrast, pair it with a red from its complementary palette below. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (8.02:1, passes WCAG AA).
Reference
Evergreen color codes
- HEX
- #125B49
- RGB
- rgb(18, 91, 73)
- RGBA
- rgba(18, 91, 73, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(165, 67%, 21%)
- HSV
- hsv(165, 80%, 36%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(80%, 0%, 20%, 64%)
- LAB
- lab(34.1 -26.3 3.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(42.3% 0.075 171.9)
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
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: darkslategray #2F4F4F · ΔE 11.1
- RAL 6036: Pearl opal green #005D4C · ΔE 1.3 · 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 Evergreen works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- 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: The safest brand-primary family there is; differentiate with an unexpected accent.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Evergreen
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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 Evergreen 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 8.02:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 2.62:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Evergreen background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Evergreen
Evergreen with its complement
Soft neighbors of Evergreen
Evergreen triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Philodendron #116356 · ΔE 3.6
- Terrestrial #276757 · ΔE 4.4
- Cape Verde #01554F · ΔE 5.4
- Mosque #005F5B · ΔE 6.4
- Jewel #136843 · ΔE 7.2
- Midori #2A603B · ΔE 7.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Evergreen is closest to Wine Stain .
FAQ
Evergreen FAQs
What color is Evergreen?
Evergreen is a dark cyan with the hex code #125B49. In HSL terms it has a hue of 165°, 67% saturation, and 21% lightness.
What is the hex code for Evergreen?
The hex code for Evergreen is #125B49. In RGB it's rgb(18, 91, 73), and in CMYK it's cmyk(80%, 0%, 20%, 64%).
What colors go well with Evergreen?
Evergreen pairs naturally with red tones from its complementary harmony, and with pink accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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