What color is #438266?

#438266 is a dark, muted teal-green. In RGB it is rgb(67, 130, 102), and in HSL hsl(153, 32%, 39%).

Is #438266 accessible as text?

On white, #438266 has a contrast ratio of 4.54:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 4.62:1 (passes). For text placed on #438266, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #438266?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is emerald-700 (#007A55).

What colors go well with #438266?

#438266 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #834460. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #438266 below.

Is #438266 good for buttons?

#438266 works for buttons; black text has the higher contrast, so prefer it for labels.

Is #438266 the same as CSS seagreen?

No — #438266 is not the CSS named color seagreen, but seagreen (#2E8B57) is the closest CSS named color.

#438266 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #438266

Not just a swatch — here's how #438266 works with other colors. Named schemes with #438266 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #438266 Secondary #496C3E Accent #AB6D00 Surface #EEEAD6 Anchor #3C2F20

Viridian leads this botanical set among foliage greens and a terracotta accent, softened by cream and grounded in bark brown.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #438266 Accent #A7C4BB Surface #E1D9BE Secondary #9AA0A0 Anchor #1B3648

Viridian opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Nordic Calm Accent · 5 colors

Accent #438266 Secondary #ADB4B7 Surface #F1F2F0 Support #7895A3 Anchor #2D3236

Viridian keeps this Nordic scheme quiet — cool greys and a soft white around it, a muted-blue support and a charcoal anchor.

Vintage Leather Lead · 5 colors

Lead #438266 Secondary #744F1A Surface #E5DBC0 Accent #3B5141 Anchor #5B2320

Viridian plays the worn-leather lead, deepened by saddle brown and an oxblood anchor, softened by aged cream and cooled by a muted forest green.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #438266 Secondary #8EA398 Support #989286 Ink #17140F

Viridian is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Viridian carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #438266 actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 41/100

Neutral

Balanced temperature — flexible, sits between warm and cool schemes.

Softness 49/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 44/100

Moderate

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 66/100

High

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 68/100

High

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 50/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 21/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 85/100

Very high

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 34/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 84/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #438266

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People also use #438266 with

Shamrock Green Teal Blue Cordovan Platinum Dark Slate Gray

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with white label. AA

Body text Passes on white at 16px and above. Pass

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with white text at 4.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #D9E7E1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #44837C — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #438266 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #438266;
  --color-base-rgb: 67 130 102;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(55.6% 0.079 163.1);
  --color-50: #F5FAF8;
  --color-100: #E4F2EB;
  --color-200: #C9E3D8;
  --color-300: #A3CCBA;
  --color-400: #7FB39C;
  --color-500: #5E977D;
  --color-600: #4D7563;
  --color-700: #3A5449;
  --color-800: #293831;
  --color-900: #1A231F;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  viridian: {
    50: '#F5FAF8',
    100: '#E4F2EB',
    200: '#C9E3D8',
    300: '#A3CCBA',
    400: '#7FB39C',
    500: '#5E977D',
    600: '#4D7563',
    700: '#3A5449',
    800: '#293831',
    900: '#1A231F',
  },
}

$base: #438266;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F5FAF8;
$base-100: #E4F2EB;
$base-200: #C9E3D8;
$base-300: #A3CCBA;
$base-400: #7FB39C;
$base-500: #5E977D;
$base-600: #4D7563;
$base-700: #3A5449;
$base-800: #293831;
$base-900: #1A231F;
$base-hover: #366952;
$base-subtle: #C5DCD1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#438266",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F5FAF8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#E4F2EB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#C9E3D8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#A3CCBA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#7FB39C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#5E977D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#4D7563",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#3A5449",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#293831",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#1A231F",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #438266

Color Lab

Pairs with #438266

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