Macau
Also known as: New Meadow , Jadeite , Expressionism Green , Mountain Meadow
With its cool undertone, Macau (#46C299) comes across as fresh and natural. Designers reach for it in 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.
Reference
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)
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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cool
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: 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: 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 Macau
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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 Macau 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 2.23:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 9.44:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Macau background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Macau
Macau with its complement
Soft neighbors of Macau
Macau triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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