Opal Green
Also known as: Poplar Forest , Greasy Greens , Victoria Peak , Ivy League
On screen, Opal Green registers as calm and balanced: a rich green at home in finance apps and outdoor gear. A pink counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 5.39:1.
Reference
Opal Green color codes
- HEX
- #157954
- RGB
- rgb(21, 121, 84)
- RGBA
- rgba(21, 121, 84, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(158, 70%, 28%)
- HSV
- hsv(158, 83%, 47%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(83%, 0%, 31%, 53%)
- LAB
- lab(44.8 -35.7 12.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(51.2% 0.105 162.2)
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 cool
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: seagreen #2E8B57 · ΔE 7.5
- RAL 6029: Mint green #007243 · ΔE 4.0 · 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 Opal Green 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 Opal Green
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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 Opal Green 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 5.39:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.89:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Opal Green background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Opal Green
Opal Green with its complement
Soft neighbors of Opal Green
Opal Green triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Amazon #387B54 · ΔE 3.4
- Succulents #007744 · ΔE 3.9
- Bold Irish #2A814D · ΔE 5.0
- Jewel #136843 · ΔE 5.9
- Elf #1B8A6B · ΔE 6.8
- Toad King #3D6C54 · ΔE 7.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Opal Green is closest to Grape Kiss .
FAQ
Opal Green FAQs
What color is Opal Green?
Opal Green is a dark green with the hex code #157954. In HSL terms it has a hue of 158°, 70% saturation, and 28% lightness.
What is the hex code for Opal Green?
The hex code for Opal Green is #157954. In RGB it's rgb(21, 121, 84), and in CMYK it's cmyk(83%, 0%, 31%, 53%).
What colors go well with Opal Green?
Opal Green pairs naturally with pink tones from its complementary harmony, and with purple accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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