Seedling
Also known as: Marjoram , Dappled Daydream , Landscape , Seagrass
Part of the green family, Seedling pairs a soft base with a fresh and natural presence. It belongs in wellness brands and eco packaging. For contrast, pair it with a purple from its complementary palette below. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (12.30:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Seedling color codes
- HEX
- #C0CBA1
- RGB
- rgb(192, 203, 161)
- RGBA
- rgba(192, 203, 161, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(76, 29%, 71%)
- HSV
- hsv(76, 21%, 80%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(5%, 0%, 21%, 20%)
- LAB
- lab(80.0 -9.3 19.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(82.3% 0.058 119.6)
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
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 10.1
- RAL 6019: Pastel green #B7D9B1 · ΔE 6.7 · 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 Seedling works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Muted enough to paint all four walls; sample it in both daylight and evening light before committing.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: A brand green signals freshness; deepen it for finance, brighten it for eco-consumer products.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Seedling
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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 Seedling 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 1.71:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 12.30:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Seedling background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Seedling
Seedling with its complement
Soft neighbors of Seedling
Seedling triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Greenhorn #B2CC9A · ΔE 4.3
- Nature #BFD5B3 · ΔE 4.7
- Court-Bouillon #CECB97 · ΔE 5.3
- Zombie #DADEAD · ΔE 5.6
- Bok Choy #BCCAB3 · ΔE 5.8
- Nile #AFB982 · ΔE 5.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Seedling is closest to York Plum .
FAQ
Seedling FAQs
What color is Seedling?
Seedling is a light green with the hex code #C0CBA1. In HSL terms it has a hue of 76°, 29% saturation, and 71% lightness.
What is the hex code for Seedling?
The hex code for Seedling is #C0CBA1. In RGB it's rgb(192, 203, 161), and in CMYK it's cmyk(5%, 0%, 21%, 20%).
What colors go well with Seedling?
Seedling 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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