Nightmare
Also known as: Deep Slate Olive , Kuro Green , Midnight Pines , Nori Green
As a deep take on green, Nightmare carries grounded and restorative energy that suits outdoor gear and wellness brands. Reach for a pink companion shade to give Nightmare maximum contrast. On white it reads clearly at 16.66:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
Nightmare color codes
- HEX
- #112211
- RGB
- rgb(17, 34, 17)
- RGBA
- rgba(17, 34, 17, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(120, 33%, 10%)
- HSV
- hsv(120, 50%, 13%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(50%, 0%, 50%, 87%)
- LAB
- lab(11.3 -10.9 8.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(23.1% 0.039 144.2)
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
subtle green undertone in this near-neutral
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: black #000000 · ΔE 15.2
- RAL 6007: Bottle green #283424 · 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 Nightmare 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: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- 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.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Nightmare
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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 Nightmare 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 16.66:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 1.26:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Nightmare background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Nightmare
Nightmare with its complement
Soft neighbors of Nightmare
Nightmare triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Underworld #1E231C · ΔE 7.9
- Blackn’t #020F03 · ΔE 8.3
- PCB Green #002D04 · ΔE 9.0
- Marshland #2B2E26 · ΔE 9.8
- Everglade #264334 · ΔE 10.6
- Aztec #293432 · ΔE 10.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Nightmare is closest to Crow .
FAQ
Nightmare FAQs
What color is Nightmare?
Nightmare is a dark green with the hex code #112211. In HSL terms it has a hue of 120°, 33% saturation, and 10% lightness.
What is the hex code for Nightmare?
The hex code for Nightmare is #112211. In RGB it's rgb(17, 34, 17), and in CMYK it's cmyk(50%, 0%, 50%, 87%).
What colors go well with Nightmare?
Nightmare 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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