Inchworm
Also known as: Green Cow , Pisco Sour , Cucumber Milk , Dynamic Green
Inchworm sits on the warm side of the spectrum: a vivid green that feels grounded and restorative. Try it in wellness brands and eco packaging. Its complement lands in purple territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (15.05:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Inchworm color codes
- HEX
- #B2EC5D
- RGB
- rgb(178, 236, 93)
- RGBA
- rgba(178, 236, 93, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(84, 79%, 65%)
- HSV
- hsv(84, 61%, 93%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(25%, 0%, 61%, 7%)
- LAB
- lab(87.3 -35.1 61.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(87.5% 0.182 128.4)
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: greenyellow #ADFF2F · ΔE 5.8
- RAL 6037: Pure green #25E712 · ΔE 11.0 · 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 Inchworm works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: A brand green signals freshness; deepen it for finance, brighten it for eco-consumer products.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Inchworm
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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 Inchworm 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 1.40:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 15.05:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Inchworm background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Inchworm
Inchworm with its complement
Soft neighbors of Inchworm
Inchworm triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Pisco Sour #BEEB71 · ΔE 2.6
- Conifer #B1DD52 · ΔE 3.6
- Lima #A9F971 · ΔE 4.2
- Ultra Moss #D1F358 · ΔE 5.3
- June Bud #BDDA57 · ΔE 5.6
- Lime #AAFF32 · ΔE 5.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Inchworm is closest to Beefy Pink .
FAQ
Inchworm FAQs
What color is Inchworm?
Inchworm is a medium green with the hex code #B2EC5D. In HSL terms it has a hue of 84°, 79% saturation, and 65% lightness.
What is the hex code for Inchworm?
The hex code for Inchworm is #B2EC5D. In RGB it's rgb(178, 236, 93), and in CMYK it's cmyk(25%, 0%, 61%, 7%).
What colors go well with Inchworm?
Inchworm 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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