Ivy
Also known as: Elm , Geneva Green , Myrtle Green , Emperor Jade
As a rich take on cyan, Ivy carries cool and clear energy that suits water themes and healthcare apps. A red counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. On white it reads clearly at 5.03:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
Ivy color codes
- HEX
- #277B74
- RGB
- rgb(39, 123, 116)
- RGBA
- rgba(39, 123, 116, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(175, 52%, 32%)
- HSV
- hsv(175, 68%, 48%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(68%, 0%, 6%, 52%)
- LAB
- lab(46.6 -27.2 -3.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(53.2% 0.080 187.2)
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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cool
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: teal #008080 · ΔE 3.7
- RAL 6000: Patina green #327662 · ΔE 5.9 · 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 Ivy works
- Web & UI: Dark enough for body text and icons on white backgrounds. It passes WCAG AA as-is.
- 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: Sits in the trust register: a natural primary for finance, health, and B2B brands.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- 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 Ivy
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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 Ivy 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 5.03:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 4.17:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Ivy background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Ivy
Ivy with its complement
Soft neighbors of Ivy
Ivy triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Prismarine #117777 · ΔE 3.4
- Teal #008080 · ΔE 3.7
- Jade Jewel #247E81 · ΔE 4.5
- Ming #407577 · ΔE 6.2
- Dark Cyan #008B8B · ΔE 6.6
- Paradiso #488084 · ΔE 7.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Ivy is closest to Cinnapink .
FAQ
Ivy FAQs
What color is Ivy?
Ivy is a dark cyan with the hex code #277B74. In HSL terms it has a hue of 175°, 52% saturation, and 32% lightness.
What is the hex code for Ivy?
The hex code for Ivy is #277B74. In RGB it's rgb(39, 123, 116), and in CMYK it's cmyk(68%, 0%, 6%, 52%).
What colors go well with Ivy?
Ivy pairs naturally with red tones from its complementary harmony, and with pink accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
Planning around this color? See everything that goes with Ivy : 10 computed pairings with palettes.
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