Ivy
Also known as: Elm, Geneva Green, Myrtle Green, Emperor Jade
Quietly cool and clear, Ivy is a cool-toned cyan that earns its keep in 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- 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, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Ivy
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 5.03:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 4.17:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Ivy background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Ivy
Ivy with its complement
Soft neighbors of Ivy
Ivy triad
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.
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.
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