What is the hex code for Dark Greenish Glaucous?

Dark Greenish Glaucous is #b7c2a9. It appears in 2 historical color combinations from Sanzo Wada's 1933 "A Dictionary of Color Combinations".

What does Dark Greenish Glaucous look like on white and black backgrounds?

Dark Greenish Glaucous (#b7c2a9) has a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.86:1 against white (#FFFFFF) and 11.30:1 against black (#000000). WCAG AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

Where does the color Dark Greenish Glaucous come from?

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

Can I use Dark Greenish Glaucous in my own design or brand?

Yes. The color name and hex value (#b7c2a9) are factual data — not copyrightable. Our curation and descriptions are CC BY 4.0 licensed.

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Dark Greenish Glaucous

About Dark Greenish Glaucous

Dark Greenish Glaucous is a light, near-neutral green tone. Its hex value is #b7c2a9 — that is RGB 183, 194, 169, or HSL 86°, 17%, 71%.

It holds 11.3:1 contrast against dark, so Dark Greenish Glaucous works best for body text, headings, and UI labels. (On white it scores 1.9:1; on black 11.3:1.)

Across Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations, Dark Greenish Glaucous appears in 2 combinations — most often paired with Corinthian Pink, Red Orange and Cerulian Blue.

Palettes with Dark Greenish Glaucous

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

Showa era

Corinthian Pink & Red Orange +2

Plate 264 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Corinthian Pink, Red Orange, Dark Greenish Glaucous, Cerulian Blue.

Showa era

Pompeian Red & Cream Yellow +2

Plate 311 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Pompeian Red, Cream Yellow, Dark Greenish Glaucous, Light Green Yellow.

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