Homegrown
Also known as: Beatnik , Topiary Sculpture , Shepherd’s Green , Makrut Lime
On screen, Homegrown registers as calm and balanced: a medium green at home in outdoor gear and wellness brands. Homegrown plays well with purple tones. The harmonies below show which ones. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (5.15:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Homegrown color codes
- HEX
- #63884A
- RGB
- rgb(99, 136, 74)
- RGBA
- rgba(99, 136, 74, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(96, 30%, 41%)
- HSV
- hsv(96, 46%, 53%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(27%, 0%, 46%, 47%)
- LAB
- lab(52.8 -22.2 28.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(58.3% 0.098 133.8)
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 7.9
- RAL 6017: May green #468641 · ΔE 5.1 · 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 Homegrown works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- 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: Reads as growth and sustainability, at home in wellness, food, and environmental brands.
- 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 Homegrown
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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 Homegrown 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 4.08:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 5.15:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Homegrown background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Homegrown
Homegrown with its complement
Soft neighbors of Homegrown
Homegrown triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Kale #648251 · ΔE 3.4
- Fern #548D44 · ΔE 3.7
- Beanpole #4E8747 · ΔE 3.9
- Indica #588C3A · ΔE 4.0
- Lush Grass #468D45 · ΔE 5.4
- May Green #4C9141 · ΔE 5.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Homegrown is closest to Viola .
FAQ
Homegrown FAQs
What color is Homegrown?
Homegrown is a medium green with the hex code #63884A. In HSL terms it has a hue of 96°, 30% saturation, and 41% lightness.
What is the hex code for Homegrown?
The hex code for Homegrown is #63884A. In RGB it's rgb(99, 136, 74), and in CMYK it's cmyk(27%, 0%, 46%, 47%).
What colors go well with Homegrown?
Homegrown 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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