Philodendron
Also known as: Dancing Peacock, Humboldt Redwoods, Dancing Dragonfly, Arizona Stone
Philodendron brings a cool and clear feel to any palette. This rich cyan is a natural fit for 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- 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, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Philodendron
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 7.14:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 2.94:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Philodendron background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Philodendron
Philodendron with its complement
Soft neighbors of Philodendron
Philodendron triad
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.
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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