Melancholia
Also known as: Gameboy Contrast, Elite Green, Witch Wart, Dark Green
With its cool undertone, Melancholia (#12390D) comes across as fresh and natural. Designers reach for it in finance apps and outdoor gear. Melancholia plays well with pink tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. On white it reads clearly at 12.99:1 contrast — safe for body text under WCAG AA.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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 Melancholia
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 12.99:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 1.62:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Melancholia background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Melancholia
Melancholia with its complement
Soft neighbors of Melancholia
Melancholia triad
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.
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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