Salvia
Also known as: Banksia , Mow the Lawn , Winter Squash , Laurel Mist
Few greens feel this muted. Salvia leans warm and grounded and restorative, which points it toward finance apps and outdoor gear. Set it against a purple accent when you want the combination to pop. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (9.77:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Salvia color codes
- HEX
- #A8B59E
- RGB
- rgb(168, 181, 158)
- RGBA
- rgba(168, 181, 158, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(94, 13%, 66%)
- HSV
- hsv(94, 13%, 71%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(7%, 0%, 13%, 29%)
- LAB
- lab(72.2 -7.9 10.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(75.6% 0.035 131.4)
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 warm
subtle green undertone in this near-neutral
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: darkseagreen #8FBC8F · ΔE 9.8
- RAL 7032: Pebble grey #B9B9A8 · ΔE 6.3 · 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 Salvia works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation: a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: Reads as growth and sustainability, at home in wellness, food, and environmental brands.
- 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.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Salvia
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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 Salvia 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 2.15:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 9.77:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Salvia background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Salvia
Salvia with its complement
Soft neighbors of Salvia
Salvia triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Gargoyle #ABB39E · ΔE 2.1
- Alpine Air #A9B4A9 · ΔE 4.7
- Moorland #A6AB9B · ΔE 4.8
- Irish Moor #B5C0B3 · ΔE 5.1
- Bok Choy #BCCAB3 · ΔE 5.5
- Edamame #9CA389 · ΔE 5.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Salvia is closest to Moonraker .
FAQ
Salvia FAQs
What color is Salvia?
Salvia is a medium green with the hex code #A8B59E. In HSL terms it has a hue of 94°, 13% saturation, and 66% lightness.
What is the hex code for Salvia?
The hex code for Salvia is #A8B59E. In RGB it's rgb(168, 181, 158), and in CMYK it's cmyk(7%, 0%, 13%, 29%).
What colors go well with Salvia?
Salvia 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.
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