Leek
Also known as: Retro, Dentist Green, Granny Smith Apple, Botanist
Leek is what happens when green turns soft and lively. The effect is fresh and natural, made for eco packaging and finance apps. For contrast, pair it with a pink from its complementary palette below. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (12.65:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Leek color codes
- HEX
- #98D98E
- RGB
- rgb(152, 217, 142)
- RGBA
- rgba(152, 217, 142, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(112, 50%, 70%)
- HSV
- hsv(112, 35%, 85%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(30%, 0%, 35%, 15%)
- LAB
- lab(80.9 -32.1 30.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(82.3% 0.122 141.2)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: lightgreen#90EE90 · ΔE 5.5
- RAL 6019 — Pastel green#B7D9B1 · ΔE 8.6 · 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 Leek works
- Web & UI: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent — pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- 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.
- 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 Leek
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Leek 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 1.66:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 12.65:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Leek background: #000000
Palettes featuring Leek
Leek with its complement
Soft neighbors of Leek
Leek triad
Similar colors
- Botanist#9AD28C · ΔE 1.9
- Gossip#9FD385 · ΔE 2.6
- Feijoa#A5D785 · ΔE 3.2
- Fluorescence#89D178 · ΔE 3.5
- Basil Smash#B7E1A1 · ΔE 4.9
- Wasabi#AFD77F · ΔE 5.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Leek is closest to Mauve.
Leek FAQs
What color is Leek?
Leek is a medium green with the hex code #98D98E. In HSL terms it has a hue of 112°, 50% saturation, and 70% lightness.
What is the hex code for Leek?
The hex code for Leek is #98D98E. In RGB it's rgb(152, 217, 142), and in CMYK it's cmyk(30%, 0%, 35%, 15%).
What colors go well with Leek?
Leek pairs naturally with pink 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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