Frankenstein
Also known as: Springview Green , Verdant Serenade , Leek Soup , Bavarian Green
As a medium take on green, Frankenstein carries fresh and natural energy that suits outdoor gear and wellness brands. Reach for a purple companion shade to give Frankenstein maximum contrast. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (7.02:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Frankenstein color codes
- HEX
- #7BA05B
- RGB
- rgb(123, 160, 91)
- RGBA
- rgba(123, 160, 91, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(92, 27%, 49%)
- HSV
- hsv(92, 43%, 63%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(23%, 0%, 43%, 37%)
- LAB
- lab(61.9 -22.5 31.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(66.1% 0.104 131.7)
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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neutral, leaning warm
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: olivedrab #6B8E23 · ΔE 9.1
- RAL 6021: Pale green #86A47C · ΔE 7.1 · 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 Frankenstein 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 Frankenstein
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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 Frankenstein 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 2.99:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 7.02:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Frankenstein background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Frankenstein
Frankenstein with its complement
Soft neighbors of Frankenstein
Frankenstein triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Kiwi #749E4E · ΔE 2.3
- Rosemarried #819B4F · ΔE 3.4
- Asparagus #77AB56 · ΔE 4.1
- Mosslands #779966 · ΔE 4.3
- Ferntastic #71AB62 · ΔE 4.4
- Arugula #75AD5B · ΔE 4.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Frankenstein is closest to Wisteria .
FAQ
Frankenstein FAQs
What color is Frankenstein?
Frankenstein is a medium green with the hex code #7BA05B. In HSL terms it has a hue of 92°, 27% saturation, and 49% lightness.
What is the hex code for Frankenstein?
The hex code for Frankenstein is #7BA05B. In RGB it's rgb(123, 160, 91), and in CMYK it's cmyk(23%, 0%, 43%, 37%).
What colors go well with Frankenstein?
Frankenstein 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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