Greenhorn
Also known as: Garden Spot, Desert Cactus, Oh Pistachio, Apium
Greenhorn sits on the warm side of the spectrum: a gentle green that feels calm and balanced. Try it in outdoor gear and wellness brands. Reach for a purple companion shade to give Greenhorn maximum contrast. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (12.00:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Greenhorn color codes
- HEX
- #B2CC9A
- RGB
- rgb(178, 204, 154)
- RGBA
- rgba(178, 204, 154, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(91, 33%, 70%)
- HSV
- hsv(91, 25%, 80%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(13%, 0%, 25%, 20%)
- LAB
- lab(79.1 -15.7 22.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(81.3% 0.074 130.3)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: darkseagreen#8FBC8F · ΔE 6.9
- RAL 6019 — Pastel green#B7D9B1 · 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 Greenhorn works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation — a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
- Branding: Reads as growth and sustainability — at home in wellness, food, and environmental brands.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Greenhorn
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Greenhorn by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.75:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 12.00:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Greenhorn background: #000000
Palettes featuring Greenhorn
Greenhorn with its complement
Soft neighbors of Greenhorn
Greenhorn triad
Similar colors
- Limestoned#A7CCA4 · ΔE 4.1
- Seedling#C0CBA1 · ΔE 4.3
- Fizz#B1DBAA · ΔE 4.7
- Nature#BFD5B3 · ΔE 5.1
- Norway#A4B88F · ΔE 5.4
- Basil Smash#B7E1A1 · ΔE 5.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Greenhorn is closest to Beefy Pink.
Greenhorn FAQs
What color is Greenhorn?
Greenhorn is a medium green with the hex code #B2CC9A. In HSL terms it has a hue of 91°, 33% saturation, and 70% lightness.
What is the hex code for Greenhorn?
The hex code for Greenhorn is #B2CC9A. In RGB it's rgb(178, 204, 154), and in CMYK it's cmyk(13%, 0%, 25%, 20%).
What colors go well with Greenhorn?
Greenhorn 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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