What is the hex code for Artemesia Green?

Artemesia Green is #709390. It appears in 2 historical color combinations from Sanzo Wada's 1933 "A Dictionary of Color Combinations".

What does Artemesia Green look like on white and black backgrounds?

Artemesia Green (#709390) has a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.35:1 against white (#FFFFFF) and 6.27:1 against black (#000000). WCAG AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

Where does the color Artemesia Green come from?

Artemesia Green is documented in Sanzo Wada's "A Dictionary of Color Combinations" (1933, Seigensha Art Publishing 2010 reprint). Wada catalogued blue pigments and historical Japanese color terms. The source work is in the public domain.

Can I use Artemesia Green in my own design or brand?

Yes. The color name and hex value (#709390) are factual data — not copyrightable. Our curation and descriptions are CC BY 4.0 licensed.

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blue · 2 palettes

Artemesia Green

About Artemesia Green

Artemesia Green is a mid-tone, near-neutral blue tone. Its hex value is #709390 — that is RGB 112, 147, 144, or HSL 175°, 14%, 51%.

It holds 6.3:1 contrast against dark, so Artemesia Green works best for body text, headings, and UI labels. (On white it scores 3.4:1; on black 6.3:1.)

Across Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations, Artemesia Green appears in 2 combinations — most often paired with Raw Sienna, Turquoise Green and Green.

Palettes with Artemesia Green

Artemesia Green appears in 2 combinations from the archive. Each pairing reveals how the same color shifts character depending on its neighbours.

Showa era

Raw Sienna & Turquoise Green +2

Plate 293 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Raw Sienna, Turquoise Green, Artemesia Green, Green.

Showa era

Burnt Sienna & Yellow Orange +2

Plate 312 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Burnt Sienna, Yellow Orange, Artemesia Green, Helvetia Blue.

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