Zucchini
Also known as: County Green , Order Green , Alaskan Moss , Lost in the Woods
Zucchini holds a deep position in the green range and reads as grounded and restorative. You'll see it used for wellness brands and eco packaging. Reach for a pink companion shade to give Zucchini maximum contrast. On white it reads clearly at 10.76:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
Zucchini color codes
- HEX
- #17462E
- RGB
- rgb(23, 70, 46)
- RGBA
- rgba(23, 70, 46, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(149, 51%, 18%)
- HSV
- hsv(149, 67%, 27%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(67%, 0%, 34%, 73%)
- LAB
- lab(26.0 -21.7 9.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(35.5% 0.066 157.9)
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 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: darkslategray #2F4F4F · ΔE 12.4
- RAL 6005: Moss green #0F4336 · ΔE 4.6 · 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 Zucchini works
- Web & UI: Dark enough for body text and icons on white backgrounds. It passes WCAG AA as-is.
- 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 Zucchini
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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 Zucchini 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 10.76:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 1.95:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Zucchini background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Zucchini
Zucchini with its complement
Soft neighbors of Zucchini
Zucchini triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Deep Pond #014420 · ΔE 4.4
- Everglade #264334 · ΔE 5.0
- Myrtle #21421E · ΔE 5.4
- Moor-Monster #1F5429 · ΔE 6.9
- Highlander #3A533D · ΔE 7.2
- Palm Leaf #36482F · ΔE 7.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Zucchini is closest to Murasaki .
FAQ
Zucchini FAQs
What color is Zucchini?
Zucchini is a dark green with the hex code #17462E. In HSL terms it has a hue of 149°, 51% saturation, and 18% lightness.
What is the hex code for Zucchini?
The hex code for Zucchini is #17462E. In RGB it's rgb(23, 70, 46), and in CMYK it's cmyk(67%, 0%, 34%, 73%).
What colors go well with Zucchini?
Zucchini pairs naturally with pink tones from its complementary harmony, and with purple accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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