Luigi
Also known as: Étude Naturelle , Mulu Frog , Frog , Sour Apple Rings
Few greens feel this vivid. Luigi leans cool and calm and balanced, which points it toward outdoor gear and wellness brands. For contrast, pair it with a purple from its complementary palette below. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (8.43:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Luigi color codes
- HEX
- #4CBB17
- RGB
- rgb(76, 187, 23)
- RGBA
- rgba(76, 187, 23, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(101, 78%, 41%)
- HSV
- hsv(101, 88%, 73%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(59%, 0%, 88%, 27%)
- LAB
- lab(67.5 -52.4 62.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(70.0% 0.212 138.7)
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. Vivid colors like this typically lose some intensity in CMYK print. Request a physical proof for brand-critical work.
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: limegreen #32CD32 · ΔE 5.2
- RAL 6018: Yellow green #48A43F · ΔE 8.4 · 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 Luigi works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: A brand green signals freshness; deepen it for finance, brighten it for eco-consumer products.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Luigi
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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 Luigi 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 2.49:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 8.43:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Luigi background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Luigi
Luigi with its complement
Soft neighbors of Luigi
Luigi triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Frog #58BC08 · ΔE 1.5
- Exit Light #55BB33 · ΔE 2.0
- Extra Life #6AB417 · ΔE 3.9
- Verminal #55CC11 · ΔE 4.6
- Candy Green #33CC00 · ΔE 4.6
- Grass #5CAC2D · ΔE 4.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Luigi is closest to Fake Love .
FAQ
Luigi FAQs
What color is Luigi?
Luigi is a medium green with the hex code #4CBB17. In HSL terms it has a hue of 101°, 78% saturation, and 41% lightness.
What is the hex code for Luigi?
The hex code for Luigi is #4CBB17. In RGB it's rgb(76, 187, 23), and in CMYK it's cmyk(59%, 0%, 88%, 27%).
What colors go well with Luigi?
Luigi 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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