Verdigris
Also known as: Green Grapple , Island Moment , Emerald Wave , Caicos Turquoise
As a medium take on cyan, Verdigris carries cool and clear energy that suits tech interfaces and water themes. Because it leans cool, balancing it with a pink keeps a palette from feeling one-note. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (8.30:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Verdigris color codes
- HEX
- #43B3AE
- RGB
- rgb(67, 179, 174)
- RGBA
- rgba(67, 179, 174, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(177, 46%, 48%)
- HSV
- hsv(177, 63%, 70%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(63%, 0%, 3%, 30%)
- LAB
- lab(66.6 -33.7 -7.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(70.3% 0.100 191.0)
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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cool
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: lightseagreen #20B2AA · ΔE 2.3
- RAL 6027: Light green #81C0BB · ΔE 7.4 · 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 Verdigris 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: 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, 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 Verdigris
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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 Verdigris 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 2.53:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 8.30:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Verdigris background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Verdigris
Verdigris with its complement
Soft neighbors of Verdigris
Verdigris triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Waterfall #3AB0A2 · ΔE 3.6
- Billiard #00AF9F · ΔE 5.1
- Water Park #54AF9C · ΔE 5.7
- Thalassa #53B1BA · ΔE 6.0
- Glassmith #46B5C0 · ΔE 6.2
- Jewel Weed #46A795 · ΔE 6.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Verdigris is closest to Pulp .
FAQ
Verdigris FAQs
What color is Verdigris?
Verdigris is a medium cyan with the hex code #43B3AE. In HSL terms it has a hue of 177°, 46% saturation, and 48% lightness.
What is the hex code for Verdigris?
The hex code for Verdigris is #43B3AE. In RGB it's rgb(67, 179, 174), and in CMYK it's cmyk(63%, 0%, 3%, 30%).
What colors go well with Verdigris?
Verdigris pairs naturally with pink tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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