Zen Garden
Also known as: Balance, Celery Satin, Dream Seascape, Canary Green
Quietly fresh and natural, Zen Garden is a warm-toned green that earns its keep in outdoor gear and wellness brands. Its complement lands in purple territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 14.50:1 on black clears AA.
Zen Garden color codes
- HEX
- #D1DAC0
- RGB
- rgb(209, 218, 192)
- RGBA
- rgba(209, 218, 192, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(81, 26%, 80%)
- HSV
- hsv(81, 12%, 85%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(4%, 0%, 12%, 15%)
- LAB
- lab(85.8 -6.6 11.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(87.4% 0.036 122.7)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle green undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: beige#F5F5DC · ΔE 7.3
- RAL 9002 — Grey white#DDDED4 · 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 Zen Garden works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation — a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
- 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.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- 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 Zen Garden
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Zen Garden 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 1.45:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 14.50:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Zen Garden background: #000000
Palettes featuring Zen Garden
Zen Garden with its complement
Soft neighbors of Zen Garden
Zen Garden triad
Similar colors
- Airy Fields#DBE0C4 · ΔE 2.2
- Medlar#D5D7BF · ΔE 2.9
- Gin#D9DFCD · ΔE 3.4
- Endive#CEE1C8 · ΔE 3.6
- Frost#E1E4C5 · ΔE 3.7
- Peppermint#D7E7D0 · ΔE 3.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Zen Garden is closest to Foggy Love.
Zen Garden FAQs
What color is Zen Garden?
Zen Garden is a light green with the hex code #D1DAC0. In HSL terms it has a hue of 81°, 26% saturation, and 80% lightness.
What is the hex code for Zen Garden?
The hex code for Zen Garden is #D1DAC0. In RGB it's rgb(209, 218, 192), and in CMYK it's cmyk(4%, 0%, 12%, 15%).
What colors go well with Zen Garden?
Zen Garden 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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