Rosemary
Also known as: Oceans Deep, Brochantite Green, Orkhide Shade, Teal Forest
Quietly cool and clear, Rosemary is a cool-toned cyan that earns its keep in tech interfaces and water themes. Because it leans cool, balancing it with a red keeps a palette from feeling one-note. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (7.06:1, passes WCAG AA).
Rosemary color codes
- HEX
- #405E5C
- RGB
- rgb(64, 94, 92)
- RGBA
- rgba(64, 94, 92, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(176, 19%, 31%)
- HSV
- hsv(176, 32%, 37%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(32%, 0%, 2%, 63%)
- LAB
- lab(37.5 -11.9 -2.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(45.8% 0.035 190.8)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
subtle cyan undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: darkslategray#2F4F4F · ΔE 5.3
- RAL 6028 — Pine green#2D5546 · ΔE 8.0 · 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 Rosemary 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: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- 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.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Rosemary
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Rosemary 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 7.06:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 2.97:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Rosemary background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Rosemary
Rosemary with its complement
Soft neighbors of Rosemary
Rosemary triad
Similar colors
- Iridescent#3A5B52 · ΔE 4.0
- Lacrosse#2E5C58 · ΔE 4.3
- Mediterranea#39636A · ΔE 4.8
- Hunter#33534B · ΔE 5.2
- Plantation#3E594C · ΔE 5.7
- Dark Forest#556962 · ΔE 5.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Rosemary is closest to Liver.
Rosemary FAQs
What color is Rosemary?
Rosemary is a dark cyan with the hex code #405E5C. In HSL terms it has a hue of 176°, 19% saturation, and 31% lightness.
What is the hex code for Rosemary?
The hex code for Rosemary is #405E5C. In RGB it's rgb(64, 94, 92), and in CMYK it's cmyk(32%, 0%, 2%, 63%).
What colors go well with Rosemary?
Rosemary 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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