Monstera
Also known as: Rosemary Sprig, Olympia Ivy, Hinterland, Woodland
A gentle green with a grounded and restorative character, Monstera works beautifully for wellness brands and eco packaging. Monstera plays well with purple tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 5.95:1.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle green undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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 — dividers, chart series, 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Monstera
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 5.95:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 3.53:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Monstera background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Monstera
Monstera with its complement
Soft neighbors of Monstera
Monstera triad
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.
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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