Color Palettes

The Matrix color palette

1999 · Directed by Lana & Lilly Wachowski

Inside the Matrix everything has a green tint, like the falling code on screen; the real world is cold and blue. The black of the coats and sunglasses completes one of the most copied looks in film.

The Matrix palettes

Green code
Inside the Matrix
Real world

Palettes created by paletadecolores.org from the look of the film. They are not official colors and we do not use images from the film.

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All the colors of The Matrix

Tap a color to copy its code. Next to it is the closest named color.

#00FF41≈ Neon green
#008F11≈ Forest green
#003B00≈ British racing green
#0D0208≈ Smoky black
#A8F0B0≈ Celadon
#5C7A4A≈ Fern green
#9BAF7A≈ Sage green
#2E3B2A≈ Black olive
#C9D1B0≈ Oatmeal
#111611≈ Obsidian
#1F3A5F≈ Delft blue
#4F6D8F≈ Payne's gray
#9DB2C7≈ Chambray blue
#0E1620≈ Eigengrau
#C0C9D1≈ Lavender gray

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How to use the colors of The Matrix

To make a design that feels like The Matrix, use one color as the background or main color (about 60%), a second one for blocks and large text (30%) and the boldest one only for details (10%). These palettes work for themed parties, invitations, video thumbnails, nails, home decor or your own photo edits.

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Color palettes: The Matrix color palette
Color palettes: The Matrix color palette

Frequently asked questions

What are the colors of The Matrix?

The most recognizable colors of The Matrix are #00FF41, #008F11, #003B00, #0D0208. This page has three palettes inspired by the film with their HEX codes.

Are these the official colors of the film?

No. These palettes were created by us from the look of the film, for inspiration. For the exact colors of a scene, upload a screenshot to the movie color palette generator.