Sapling
Also known as: Chinese Money Plant, Jungle Juice, Green Glow, Middle Green Yellow
As a medium take on green, Sapling carries fresh and natural energy that suits finance apps and outdoor gear. Its complement lands in purple territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (10.24:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Sapling color codes
- HEX
- #A3C05A
- RGB
- rgb(163, 192, 90)
- RGBA
- rgba(163, 192, 90, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(77, 45%, 55%)
- HSV
- hsv(77, 53%, 75%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(15%, 0%, 53%, 25%)
- LAB
- lab(73.9 -21.8 47.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(76.4% 0.133 122.8)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: yellowgreen#9ACD32 · ΔE 6.2
- RAL 6021 — Pale green#86A47C · ΔE 14.4 · 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 Sapling works
- Web & UI: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent — pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- 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, 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 Sapling
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Sapling 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 2.05:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 10.24:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Sapling background: #000000
Palettes featuring Sapling
Sapling with its complement
Soft neighbors of Sapling
Sapling triad
Similar colors
- Funky Frog#98BD3C · ΔE 3.5
- Limolicious#97B73A · ΔE 4.0
- Juicy Lime#B1CF5D · ΔE 4.0
- Celery#B4C04C · ΔE 4.9
- Zoodles#B8BF71 · ΔE 5.7
- Sinsemilla#B6BD4A · ΔE 5.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Sapling is closest to Diva.
Sapling FAQs
What color is Sapling?
Sapling is a medium green with the hex code #A3C05A. In HSL terms it has a hue of 77°, 45% saturation, and 55% lightness.
What is the hex code for Sapling?
The hex code for Sapling is #A3C05A. In RGB it's rgb(163, 192, 90), and in CMYK it's cmyk(15%, 0%, 53%, 25%).
What colors go well with Sapling?
Sapling 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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