Monstera
Also known as: Rosemary Sprig , Olympia Ivy , Hinterland , Woodland
Monstera sits on the warm side of the spectrum: a gentle green that feels grounded and restorative. Try it in wellness brands and eco packaging. Monstera plays well with purple tones. The harmonies below show which ones. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 5.95:1.
Reference
Monstera color codes
- HEX
- #5F674B
- RGB
- rgb(95, 103, 75)
- RGBA
- rgba(95, 103, 75, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(77, 16%, 35%)
- HSV
- hsv(77, 27%, 40%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(8%, 0%, 27%, 60%)
- LAB
- lab(42.3 -7.2 14.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(49.9% 0.044 120.9)
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
subtle green undertone in this near-neutral
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: darkolivegreen #556B2F · ΔE 8.8
- RAL 6003: Olive green #4B573E · ΔE 6.3 · 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 Monstera 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: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
- 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.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Monstera
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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 Monstera 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 5.95:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.53:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Monstera background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Monstera
Monstera with its complement
Soft neighbors of Monstera
Monstera triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Hinterland #616C51 · ΔE 2.1
- Bancha #666A47 · ΔE 3.1
- Cypress #585D40 · ΔE 3.7
- Cactus #5B6F55 · ΔE 5.0
- Dill #6F7755 · ΔE 6.3
- Mangrove #757461 · ΔE 8.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Monstera is closest to Plummy .
FAQ
Monstera FAQs
What color is Monstera?
Monstera is a dark green with the hex code #5F674B. In HSL terms it has a hue of 77°, 16% saturation, and 35% lightness.
What is the hex code for Monstera?
The hex code for Monstera is #5F674B. In RGB it's rgb(95, 103, 75), and in CMYK it's cmyk(8%, 0%, 27%, 60%).
What colors go well with Monstera?
Monstera pairs naturally with purple tones from its complementary harmony, and with blue accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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