Midori
Also known as: Emerald Temple , Espalier , Derbyshire , Fairway Green
Midori sits on the cool side of the spectrum: a gentle green that feels grounded and restorative. Try it in wellness brands and eco packaging. For contrast, pair it with a pink from its complementary palette below. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 7.41:1.
Reference
Midori color codes
- HEX
- #2A603B
- RGB
- rgb(42, 96, 59)
- RGBA
- rgba(42, 96, 59, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(139, 39%, 27%)
- HSV
- hsv(139, 56%, 38%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(56%, 0%, 39%, 62%)
- LAB
- lab(36.3 -25.8 15.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(44.2% 0.084 151.8)
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: darkgreen #006400 · ΔE 10.8
- RAL 6002: Leaf green #276235 · ΔE 2.2 · 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 Midori 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 Midori
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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 Midori 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 7.41:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 2.83:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Midori background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Midori
Midori with its complement
Soft neighbors of Midori
Midori triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Pine #2B5D34 · ΔE 1.8
- Jewel #136843 · ΔE 3.9
- Bucolic #1B6634 · ΔE 3.9
- Moor-Monster #1F5429 · ΔE 4.6
- Ficus #3B593A · ΔE 4.9
- Greenhouse #3E6334 · ΔE 4.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Midori is closest to Royal Plum .
FAQ
Midori FAQs
What color is Midori?
Midori is a dark green with the hex code #2A603B. In HSL terms it has a hue of 139°, 39% saturation, and 27% lightness.
What is the hex code for Midori?
The hex code for Midori is #2A603B. In RGB it's rgb(42, 96, 59), and in CMYK it's cmyk(56%, 0%, 39%, 62%).
What colors go well with Midori?
Midori 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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