Nature
Also known as: Golden Elm, Meadow Grass, Jaded Lime, Gamin
With its warm undertone, Nature (#BFD5B3) comes across as fresh and natural. Designers reach for it 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — dividers, chart series, 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 — 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Nature
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.57:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 13.38:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Nature background: #000000
Palettes featuring Nature
Nature with its complement
Soft neighbors of Nature
Nature triad
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.
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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