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Pale Green (RAL 6021)
Pale Green (RAL 6021)
#87A180Click to copy
Pale Green (RAL 6021) Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(135, 161, 128)Copy
HSLhsl(107, 15%, 57%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(107, 20%, 63%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(16%, 0%, 20%, 37%)Copy
Pale Green (RAL 6021) Color Schemes
Complementary
#87A180
Click to copy#9A80A1
Click to copyAnalogous
#98A180
Click to copy#80A18A
Click to copySplit Complementary
#8980A1
Click to copy#A18098
Click to copyMonochromatic
#87A180
Click to copy#C3C3C3
Click to copy#F6F6F6
Click to copy#556B50
Click to copy#273124
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyPale Green (RAL 6021) WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
Sample text Aa
White background #FFFFFF
2.82 : 1
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Black background #000000
7.44 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
2.59 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
4.48 : 1
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Pale Green (RAL 6021) Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Pale Green (RAL 6021) Color Introduction
Definition
Pale Green (RAL 6021) (HEX #87A180) has the RGB value rgb(135, 161, 128), the HSL value hsl(107°, 15%, 57%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(16%, 0%, 20%, 37%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Pale Green (RAL 6021) is #9A80A1, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #97A180 and #80A18A that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#8A80A1, #A18097) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Pale Green (RAL 6021) uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Pale Green (RAL 6021) has a contrast ratio of 2.82:1 against white and 7.44:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Green is the base color of nature, evoking forests, lawns and new plants. Calm yet full of life, it carries a natural sense of trust in environmental, health and finance sectors. Specifically, Pale Green (RAL 6021) has a lightness of 57% and a saturation of 15%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, its saturation is fairly low and its gray tone is soft, carrying a quiet, Morandi-like character. In a word: A light green with a gray tone, in the Morandi style.
Color Psychology
Green can evoke relaxation, safety and balance, with a marked soothing effect; psychologically it symbolizes nature, health and hope. For this reason Pale Green (RAL 6021) tends to leave a first impression of being calm and natural in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Green suits environmental campaigns, healthcare, tea brands and any scene that needs to convey natural trust. In real projects, Pale Green (RAL 6021) is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Green”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Pale Green (RAL 6021) Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.