Matt Green
Also known as: Vitalize , Spandex Green , Leapfrog , Poison Ivy
With its cool undertone, Matt Green (#39AD48) comes across as fresh and natural. Designers reach for it in wellness brands and eco packaging. Because it leans cool, balancing it with a pink keeps a palette from feeling one-note. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (7.24:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Matt Green color codes
- HEX
- #39AD48
- RGB
- rgb(57, 173, 72)
- RGBA
- rgba(57, 173, 72, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(128, 50%, 45%)
- HSV
- hsv(128, 67%, 68%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(67%, 0%, 58%, 32%)
- LAB
- lab(62.7 -49.4 41.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(66.1% 0.175 145.4)
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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neutral, leaning 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: mediumseagreen #3CB371 · ΔE 6.8
- RAL 6018: Yellow green #48A43F · ΔE 3.1 · 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 Matt Green 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 Matt Green
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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 Matt Green 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 2.90:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 7.24:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Matt Green background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Matt Green
Matt Green with its complement
Soft neighbors of Matt Green
Matt Green triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Leapfrog #41A94F · ΔE 1.8
- Poison Ivy #00AD43 · ΔE 2.1
- Intoxicate #11BB55 · ΔE 4.3
- Green Mana #26B467 · ΔE 5.4
- Grass #5CAC2D · ΔE 5.8
- Vegetarian #22AA00 · ΔE 5.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Matt Green is closest to Lavendless .
FAQ
Matt Green FAQs
What color is Matt Green?
Matt Green is a medium green with the hex code #39AD48. In HSL terms it has a hue of 128°, 50% saturation, and 45% lightness.
What is the hex code for Matt Green?
The hex code for Matt Green is #39AD48. In RGB it's rgb(57, 173, 72), and in CMYK it's cmyk(67%, 0%, 58%, 32%).
What colors go well with Matt Green?
Matt Green 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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