Philodendron
Also known as: Dancing Peacock , Humboldt Redwoods , Dancing Dragonfly , Arizona Stone
Part of the cyan family, Philodendron pairs a rich base with a cool and clear presence. It belongs in water themes and healthcare apps. Set it against a red accent when you want the combination to pop. On white it reads clearly at 7.14:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
Philodendron color codes
- HEX
- #116356
- RGB
- rgb(17, 99, 86)
- RGBA
- rgba(17, 99, 86, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(170, 71%, 23%)
- HSV
- hsv(170, 83%, 39%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(83%, 0%, 13%, 61%)
- LAB
- lab(37.2 -27.0 0.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(45.0% 0.077 179.0)
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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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: darkslategray #2F4F4F · ΔE 11.2
- RAL 6026: Opal green #005D52 · ΔE 2.2 · 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 Philodendron 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: Sits in the trust register: a natural primary for finance, health, and B2B 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 Philodendron
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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 Philodendron 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 7.14:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 2.94:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Philodendron background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Philodendron
Philodendron with its complement
Soft neighbors of Philodendron
Philodendron triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Terrestrial #276757 · ΔE 2.5
- Evergreen #125B49 · ΔE 3.6
- Mosque #005F5B · ΔE 4.1
- Cape Verde #01554F · ΔE 5.3
- Lacrosse #2E5C58 · ΔE 6.2
- June Ivy #416858 · ΔE 6.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Philodendron is closest to Wine Stain .
FAQ
Philodendron FAQs
What color is Philodendron?
Philodendron is a dark cyan with the hex code #116356. In HSL terms it has a hue of 170°, 71% saturation, and 23% lightness.
What is the hex code for Philodendron?
The hex code for Philodendron is #116356. In RGB it's rgb(17, 99, 86), and in CMYK it's cmyk(83%, 0%, 13%, 61%).
What colors go well with Philodendron?
Philodendron pairs naturally with red tones from its complementary harmony, and with pink accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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