Pea
Also known as: Gross Green , Fresh Pesto , Bahia , Learning Green
With its warm undertone, Pea (#A4BF20) comes across as grounded and restorative. Designers reach for it in wellness brands and eco packaging. For contrast, pair it with a purple from its complementary palette below. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (10.05:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Pea color codes
- HEX
- #A4BF20
- RGB
- rgb(164, 191, 32)
- RGBA
- rgba(164, 191, 32, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(70, 71%, 44%)
- HSV
- hsv(70, 83%, 75%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(14%, 0%, 83%, 25%)
- LAB
- lab(73.3 -23.6 67.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(75.8% 0.171 119.7)
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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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: yellowgreen #9ACD32 · ΔE 5.2
- RAL 1016: Sulfur yellow #F1DD38 · ΔE 14.4 · 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 Pea works
- Web & UI: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent. Pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- 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 Pea
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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 Pea 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 2.09:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 10.05:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Pea background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Pea
Pea with its complement
Soft neighbors of Pea
Pea triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Sour Lime #ACC326 · ΔE 1.5
- Citrus #9FB70A · ΔE 2.2
- Funky Frog #98BD3C · ΔE 4.0
- Bergamot #95C703 · ΔE 4.0
- Limolicious #97B73A · ΔE 4.2
- Celery #B4C04C · ΔE 4.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Pea is closest to Diva .
FAQ
Pea FAQs
What color is Pea?
Pea is a medium green with the hex code #A4BF20. In HSL terms it has a hue of 70°, 71% saturation, and 44% lightness.
What is the hex code for Pea?
The hex code for Pea is #A4BF20. In RGB it's rgb(164, 191, 32), and in CMYK it's cmyk(14%, 0%, 83%, 25%).
What colors go well with Pea?
Pea 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.
Planning around this color? See everything that goes with Pea : 10 computed pairings with palettes.
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