Pine
Also known as: Parsley , Derbyshire , Espalier , Midori
Part of the green family, Pine pairs a rich base with a calm and balanced presence. It belongs in wellness brands and eco packaging. Reach for a pink companion shade to give Pine maximum contrast. On white it reads clearly at 7.73:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
Pine color codes
- HEX
- #2B5D34
- RGB
- rgb(43, 93, 52)
- RGBA
- rgba(43, 93, 52, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(131, 37%, 27%)
- HSV
- hsv(131, 54%, 36%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(54%, 0%, 44%, 64%)
- LAB
- lab(35.2 -25.2 18.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(43.2% 0.086 147.9)
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: darkgreen #006400 · ΔE 9.7
- RAL 6002: Leaf green #276235 · ΔE 2.0 · 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 Pine 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 Pine
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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 Pine 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 7.73:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 2.72:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Pine background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Pine
Pine with its complement
Soft neighbors of Pine
Pine triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Midori #2A603B · ΔE 1.8
- Moor-Monster #1F5429 · ΔE 3.2
- Bucolic #1B6634 · ΔE 4.0
- Greenhouse #3E6334 · ΔE 4.1
- Ficus #3B593A · ΔE 4.5
- Turf #415B36 · ΔE 5.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Pine is closest to Wine Tour .
FAQ
Pine FAQs
What color is Pine?
Pine is a dark green with the hex code #2B5D34. In HSL terms it has a hue of 131°, 37% saturation, and 27% lightness.
What is the hex code for Pine?
The hex code for Pine is #2B5D34. In RGB it's rgb(43, 93, 52), and in CMYK it's cmyk(54%, 0%, 44%, 64%).
What colors go well with Pine?
Pine 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.
Planning around this color? See everything that goes with Pine : 10 computed pairings with palettes.
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