Melancholia
Also known as: Gameboy Contrast , Elite Green , Witch Wart , Dark Green
Melancholia brings a fresh and natural feel to a palette. This deep green suits finance apps and outdoor gear. Melancholia plays well with pink tones. The harmonies below show which ones. On white it reads clearly at 12.99:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
Melancholia color codes
- HEX
- #12390D
- RGB
- rgb(18, 57, 13)
- RGBA
- rgba(18, 57, 13, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(113, 63%, 14%)
- HSV
- hsv(113, 77%, 22%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(68%, 0%, 77%, 78%)
- LAB
- lab(20.4 -22.0 22.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(30.6% 0.083 141.5)
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: darkgreen #006400 · ΔE 14.9
- RAL 6035: Pearl green #1B542C · ΔE 8.9 · 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 Melancholia works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- 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 Melancholia
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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 Melancholia 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 12.99:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 1.62:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Melancholia background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Melancholia
Melancholia with its complement
Soft neighbors of Melancholia
Melancholia triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Myrtle #21421E · ΔE 3.9
- PCB Green #002D04 · ΔE 4.2
- Deep Pond #014420 · ΔE 5.5
- Forestry #2F441F · ΔE 5.9
- Zucchini #17462E · ΔE 8.1
- Moor-Monster #1F5429 · ΔE 8.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Melancholia is closest to Murasaki .
FAQ
Melancholia FAQs
What color is Melancholia?
Melancholia is a dark green with the hex code #12390D. In HSL terms it has a hue of 113°, 63% saturation, and 14% lightness.
What is the hex code for Melancholia?
The hex code for Melancholia is #12390D. In RGB it's rgb(18, 57, 13), and in CMYK it's cmyk(68%, 0%, 77%, 78%).
What colors go well with Melancholia?
Melancholia 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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