Myrtle
Also known as: Queen of Trees, Forestry, Melancholia, Gameboy Contrast
A gentle green with a grounded and restorative character, Myrtle works beautifully 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).
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Myrtle
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 11.27:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 1.86:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Myrtle background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Myrtle
Myrtle with its complement
Soft neighbors of Myrtle
Myrtle triad
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.
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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