Greenfinch
Also known as: Hey Pesto , Green Flavour , Earls Green , Sharp Lime
Greenfinch sits on the warm side of the spectrum: a lively yellow that feels sunny and uplifting. Try it in kids' apps and summer palettes. Its complement lands in blue territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (8.87:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Greenfinch color codes
- HEX
- #BDA928
- RGB
- rgb(189, 169, 40)
- RGBA
- rgba(189, 169, 40, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(52, 65%, 45%)
- HSV
- hsv(52, 79%, 74%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 11%, 79%, 26%)
- LAB
- lab(69.4 -2.2 63.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(73.1% 0.141 99.9)
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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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: darkkhaki #BDB76B · ΔE 8.8
- RAL 1012: Lemon yellow #DDAF27 · ΔE 7.7 · 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 Greenfinch works
- Web & UI: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent. Pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: High-energy brand material: strong for food, fitness, and youth-facing marks. Use sparingly in UI.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Greenfinch
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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 Greenfinch 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 2.37:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 8.87:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Greenfinch background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Greenfinch
Greenfinch with its complement
Soft neighbors of Greenfinch
Greenfinch triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Hey Pesto #BEA932 · ΔE 0.9
- Pesto #C1B23E · ΔE 3.0
- Sulphur #CAB012 · ΔE 3.3
- Brass #B5A642 · ΔE 3.5
- Martian #AEA132 · ΔE 3.8
- Old Gold #CFB53B · ΔE 4.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Greenfinch is closest to Cold Lips .
FAQ
Greenfinch FAQs
What color is Greenfinch?
Greenfinch is a medium yellow with the hex code #BDA928. In HSL terms it has a hue of 52°, 65% saturation, and 45% lightness.
What is the hex code for Greenfinch?
The hex code for Greenfinch is #BDA928. In RGB it's rgb(189, 169, 40), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 11%, 79%, 26%).
What colors go well with Greenfinch?
Greenfinch pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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