Kale
Also known as: Glade Green , Green Knoll , Happy Camper , Talipot Palm
Few greens feel this gentle. Kale leans warm and calm and balanced, which points it toward eco packaging and finance apps. Because it leans warm, balancing it with a purple keeps a palette from feeling one-note. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 4.85:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Kale color codes
- HEX
- #648251
- RGB
- rgb(100, 130, 81)
- RGBA
- rgba(100, 130, 81, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(97, 23%, 41%)
- HSV
- hsv(97, 38%, 51%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(23%, 0%, 38%, 49%)
- LAB
- lab(51.1 -18.3 22.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(57.0% 0.080 134.0)
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: darkolivegreen #556B2F · ΔE 9.4
- RAL 6011: Reseda green #68825B · ΔE 2.7 · 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 Kale works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a 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.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Kale
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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 Kale 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 4.33:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 4.85:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Kale background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Kale
Kale with its complement
Soft neighbors of Kale
Kale triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Homegrown #63884A · ΔE 3.4
- Ghoul #667744 · ΔE 5.0
- Mana Tree #4F7942 · ΔE 5.1
- Beanpole #4E8747 · ΔE 5.4
- Grasshopper #77824A · ΔE 6.0
- Kashmir #6F8D6A · ΔE 6.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Kale is closest to Vintage .
FAQ
Kale FAQs
What color is Kale?
Kale is a medium green with the hex code #648251. In HSL terms it has a hue of 97°, 23% saturation, and 41% lightness.
What is the hex code for Kale?
The hex code for Kale is #648251. In RGB it's rgb(100, 130, 81), and in CMYK it's cmyk(23%, 0%, 38%, 49%).
What colors go well with Kale?
Kale 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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