Color Palettes

Matcha green color

A soft yellow-green inspired by matcha, the finely ground green tea from Japan. It is earthy and calming, and has become a trendy color for cafes, kitchens and wellness brands.

Also known as: Matcha, Green tea green.

The hex code for matcha green is #8AA65B. In RGB it is rgb(138, 166, 91), in HSL hsl(82, 30%, 50%) and in CMYK 17, 0, 45, 35.

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About matcha green

Matcha green (#8AA65B) is a balanced, mid-tone, muted color. It belongs to the greens family. It mixes 138 red, 166 green and 91 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in branding, kitchens, home decor.

Swatch of Matcha green with its shades from light to dark · #8AA65B
Matcha green · #8AA65B

Matcha green shades and tints

From lightest to darkest. Tap a shade to copy its code.

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Matcha green color harmonies

Combinations based on the color wheel. More in the color harmony tool.

ComplementaryClose to: Royal purple
AnalogousClose to: Moss green, Pistachio green
TriadicClose to: Air force blue, Plum
Split complementaryClose to: Ultra violet, Plum
TetradicClose to: Verdigris, Royal purple, Rose gold

Matcha green color palettes

Copy the codes or open a palette in the editor to tweak it.

Monochromatic palette · Matcha green
Analogous palette · Matcha green
Complementary palette · Matcha green
Triadic palette · Matcha green
With neutrals palette · Matcha green
With an accent palette · Matcha green

Matcha green contrast with text

White textContrast 2.7:1 · Not recommended
Black textContrast 7.7:1 · AAA

Based on WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Test other pairs in the contrast checker.

CSS code

:root {
  --matcha-green: #8AA65B;
  --matcha-green-rgb: 138, 166, 91;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--matcha-green); }
.text { color: var(--matcha-green); }

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Swatch of Matcha green with its shades from light to dark · #8AA65B
Swatch of Matcha green with its shades from light to dark · #8AA65B

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Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for matcha green?

The hex code for matcha green is #8AA65B. In RGB it is rgb(138, 166, 91), in HSL hsl(82, 30%, 50%) and in CMYK 17, 0, 45, 35.

What is the complementary color of matcha green?

Its complement on the color wheel is #775BA6, close to royal purple. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on matcha green?

Use black text instead: the contrast with white is only 2.7:1, while with black it is 7.7:1.