Nature
Also known as: Golden Elm , Meadow Grass , Jaded Lime , Gamin
Part of the green family, Nature pairs a soft base with a fresh and natural presence. It belongs in wellness brands and eco packaging. A purple counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (13.38:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Nature color codes
- HEX
- #BFD5B3
- RGB
- rgb(191, 213, 179)
- RGBA
- rgba(191, 213, 179, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(99, 29%, 77%)
- HSV
- hsv(99, 16%, 84%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(10%, 0%, 16%, 16%)
- LAB
- lab(82.9 -12.3 14.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(84.7% 0.052 134.5)
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: darkseagreen #8FBC8F · ΔE 9.7
- RAL 6019: Pastel green #B7D9B1 · ΔE 3.3 · 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 Nature works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Muted enough to paint all four walls; sample it in both daylight and evening light before committing.
- 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.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Nature
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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 Nature 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 1.57:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 13.38:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Nature background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Nature
Nature with its complement
Soft neighbors of Nature
Nature triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Ambrosia #C6E1BC · ΔE 2.9
- Endive #CEE1C8 · ΔE 4.3
- Sugar Mint #C0E2C5 · ΔE 4.5
- Bok Choy #BCCAB3 · ΔE 4.6
- Seedling #C0CBA1 · ΔE 4.7
- Limestoned #A7CCA4 · ΔE 5.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Nature is closest to York Plum .
FAQ
Nature FAQs
What color is Nature?
Nature is a light green with the hex code #BFD5B3. In HSL terms it has a hue of 99°, 29% saturation, and 77% lightness.
What is the hex code for Nature?
The hex code for Nature is #BFD5B3. In RGB it's rgb(191, 213, 179), and in CMYK it's cmyk(10%, 0%, 16%, 16%).
What colors go well with Nature?
Nature 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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