Macau
Also known as: New Meadow, Jadeite, Expressionism Green, Mountain Meadow
Macau brings a fresh and natural feel to any palette. This medium green is a natural fit for eco packaging and finance apps. Its complement lands in pink territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (9.44:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Macau color codes
- HEX
- #46C299
- RGB
- rgb(70, 194, 153)
- RGBA
- rgba(70, 194, 153, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(160, 50%, 52%)
- HSV
- hsv(160, 64%, 76%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(64%, 0%, 21%, 24%)
- LAB
- lab(70.8 -43.2 10.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(73.4% 0.125 167.4)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: mediumaquamarine#66CDAA · ΔE 4.1
- RAL 6027 — Light green#81C0BB · ΔE 13.0 · 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 Macau 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 — 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 — dividers, chart series, 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Macau
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Macau 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 2.23:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 9.44:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Macau background: #000000
Palettes featuring Macau
Macau with its complement
Soft neighbors of Macau
Macau triad
Similar colors
- Slime Girl#00BB88 · ΔE 4.0
- Mint#3EB489 · ΔE 4.0
- Electra#55B492 · ΔE 4.2
- Spearmint#64BFA4 · ΔE 4.5
- Vegetation#5CCD97 · ΔE 4.5
- Crystal Gem#79D0A7 · ΔE 5.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Macau is closest to Pink Punk.
Macau FAQs
What color is Macau?
Macau is a medium green with the hex code #46C299. In HSL terms it has a hue of 160°, 50% saturation, and 52% lightness.
What is the hex code for Macau?
The hex code for Macau is #46C299. In RGB it's rgb(70, 194, 153), and in CMYK it's cmyk(64%, 0%, 21%, 24%).
What colors go well with Macau?
Macau pairs naturally with pink tones from its complementary harmony, and with purple accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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