Highlander
Also known as: Angry Gremlin, Goblin, O’Neal Green, Okroshka
With its cool undertone, Highlander (#3A533D) comes across as grounded and restorative. Designers reach for it in finance apps and outdoor gear. Highlander plays well with pink tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (8.45:1, passes WCAG AA).
Highlander color codes
- HEX
- #3A533D
- RGB
- rgb(58, 83, 61)
- RGBA
- rgba(58, 83, 61, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(127, 18%, 28%)
- HSV
- hsv(127, 30%, 33%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(30%, 0%, 27%, 67%)
- LAB
- lab(32.8 -13.8 9.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(41.5% 0.047 147.8)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: darkslategray#2F4F4F · ΔE 10.4
- RAL 6020 — Chrome green#354733 · ΔE 4.2 · 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 Highlander 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 — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
- Branding: A brand green signals freshness; deepen it for finance, brighten it for eco-consumer products.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Highlander
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Highlander 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 8.45:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 2.48:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Highlander background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Highlander
Highlander with its complement
Soft neighbors of Highlander
Highlander triad
Similar colors
- Ficus#3B593A · ΔE 3.6
- Palm Leaf#36482F · ΔE 4.3
- Plantation#3E594C · ΔE 4.4
- Turf#415B36 · ΔE 5.4
- Everglade#264334 · ΔE 6.1
- Hunter#33534B · ΔE 6.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Highlander is closest to Grape Fizz.
Highlander FAQs
What color is Highlander?
Highlander is a dark green with the hex code #3A533D. In HSL terms it has a hue of 127°, 18% saturation, and 28% lightness.
What is the hex code for Highlander?
The hex code for Highlander is #3A533D. In RGB it's rgb(58, 83, 61), and in CMYK it's cmyk(30%, 0%, 27%, 67%).
What colors go well with Highlander?
Highlander pairs naturally with pink tones from its complementary harmony, and with purple accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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