Leek
Also known as: Retro , Dentist Green , Granny Smith Apple , Botanist
Few greens feel this lively. Leek leans cool and fresh and natural, which points it toward 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.
Reference
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)
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: 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, 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 Leek
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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 Leek 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 1.66:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 12.65:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Leek background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Leek
Leek with its complement
Soft neighbors of Leek
Leek triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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