Palm Leaf
Also known as: Nettle Green, Mallardish, Mountain View, Deep Seaweed
Palm Leaf sits on the cool side of the spectrum: a gentle green that feels fresh and natural. Try it in eco packaging and finance apps. For contrast, pair it with a purple from its complementary palette below. On white it reads clearly at 9.88:1 contrast — safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Palm Leaf color codes
- HEX
- #36482F
- RGB
- rgb(54, 72, 47)
- RGBA
- rgba(54, 72, 47, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(103, 21%, 23%)
- HSV
- hsv(103, 35%, 28%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(25%, 0%, 35%, 72%)
- LAB
- lab(28.5 -11.6 12.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(37.9% 0.047 137.2)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: darkslategray#2F4F4F · ΔE 12.3
- RAL 6020 — Chrome green#354733 · ΔE 1.9 · 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 Palm Leaf 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 — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
- Branding: A brand green signals freshness; deepen it for finance, brighten it for eco-consumer products.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Palm Leaf
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Palm Leaf 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 9.88:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 2.12:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Palm Leaf background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Palm Leaf
Palm Leaf with its complement
Soft neighbors of Palm Leaf
Palm Leaf triad
Similar colors
- Highlander#3A533D · ΔE 4.3
- Forestry#2F441F · ΔE 4.3
- Everglade#264334 · ΔE 5.7
- Myrtle#21421E · ΔE 5.9
- Ficus#3B593A · ΔE 6.2
- Turf#415B36 · ΔE 7.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Palm Leaf is closest to Maharaja.
Palm Leaf FAQs
What color is Palm Leaf?
Palm Leaf is a dark green with the hex code #36482F. In HSL terms it has a hue of 103°, 21% saturation, and 23% lightness.
What is the hex code for Palm Leaf?
The hex code for Palm Leaf is #36482F. In RGB it's rgb(54, 72, 47), and in CMYK it's cmyk(25%, 0%, 35%, 72%).
What colors go well with Palm Leaf?
Palm Leaf 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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