Herbalist
Also known as: Leek Green , Medicine Wheel , Triamble , Edamame
Herbalist sits on the warm side of the spectrum: a muted green that feels calm and balanced. Try it in outdoor gear and wellness brands. For contrast, pair it with a purple from its complementary palette below. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (7.53:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Herbalist color codes
- HEX
- #969E86
- RGB
- rgb(150, 158, 134)
- RGBA
- rgba(150, 158, 134, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(80, 11%, 57%)
- HSV
- hsv(80, 15%, 62%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(5%, 0%, 15%, 38%)
- LAB
- lab(64.0 -6.3 11.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(68.6% 0.035 122.3)
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
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: darkgray #A9A9A9 · ΔE 12.5
- RAL 7034: Yellow grey #939176 · 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 Herbalist works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation: a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- 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.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Herbalist
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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 Herbalist 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 2.79:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 7.53:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Herbalist background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Herbalist
Herbalist with its complement
Soft neighbors of Herbalist
Herbalist triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Edamame #9CA389 · ΔE 1.8
- Fennelly #9A9E80 · ΔE 2.6
- Artichoke #8F9779 · ΔE 3.2
- Lemongrass #999A86 · ΔE 3.5
- Aloe Tip #8A9480 · ΔE 3.7
- Backyard #879877 · ΔE 5.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Herbalist is closest to Machinery .
FAQ
Herbalist FAQs
What color is Herbalist?
Herbalist is a medium green with the hex code #969E86. In HSL terms it has a hue of 80°, 11% saturation, and 57% lightness.
What is the hex code for Herbalist?
The hex code for Herbalist is #969E86. In RGB it's rgb(150, 158, 134), and in CMYK it's cmyk(5%, 0%, 15%, 38%).
What colors go well with Herbalist?
Herbalist 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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