Myrtle
Also known as: Queen of Trees , Forestry , Melancholia , Gameboy Contrast
A gentle green with a grounded and restorative character, Myrtle works well for wellness brands and eco packaging. Set it against a pink accent when you want the combination to pop. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (11.27:1, passes WCAG AA).
Reference
Myrtle color codes
- HEX
- #21421E
- RGB
- rgb(33, 66, 30)
- RGBA
- rgba(33, 66, 30, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(115, 38%, 19%)
- HSV
- hsv(115, 55%, 26%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(50%, 0%, 55%, 74%)
- LAB
- lab(24.7 -19.1 17.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(34.4% 0.072 142.2)
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 14.2
- RAL 6035: Pearl green #1B542C · ΔE 6.4 · 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 Myrtle works
- Web & UI: Dark enough for body text and icons on white backgrounds. It passes WCAG AA as-is.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: Reads as growth and sustainability, at home in wellness, food, and environmental brands.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Myrtle
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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 Myrtle 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 11.27:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 1.86:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Myrtle background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Myrtle
Myrtle with its complement
Soft neighbors of Myrtle
Myrtle triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Forestry #2F441F · ΔE 3.4
- Melancholia #12390D · ΔE 3.9
- Deep Pond #014420 · ΔE 4.6
- Zucchini #17462E · ΔE 5.4
- Palm Leaf #36482F · ΔE 5.9
- Moor-Monster #1F5429 · ΔE 6.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Myrtle is closest to Murasaki .
FAQ
Myrtle FAQs
What color is Myrtle?
Myrtle is a dark green with the hex code #21421E. In HSL terms it has a hue of 115°, 38% saturation, and 19% lightness.
What is the hex code for Myrtle?
The hex code for Myrtle is #21421E. In RGB it's rgb(33, 66, 30), and in CMYK it's cmyk(50%, 0%, 55%, 74%).
What colors go well with Myrtle?
Myrtle pairs naturally with pink 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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