Sapling
Also known as: Chinese Money Plant , Jungle Juice , Green Glow , Middle Green Yellow
A lively green with a fresh and natural character, Sapling works well for 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.
Reference
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)
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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warm
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: 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, 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 Sapling
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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 Sapling 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 2.05:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 10.24:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Sapling background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Sapling
Sapling with its complement
Soft neighbors of Sapling
Sapling triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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