What is the hex code for Krongbergs Green?

Krongbergs Green is #84875e. It appears in 1 historical color combination from Sanzo Wada's 1933 "A Dictionary of Color Combinations".

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

Krongbergs Green (#84875e) has a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.74:1 against white (#FFFFFF) and 5.61:1 against black (#000000). WCAG AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

Where does the color Krongbergs Green come from?

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

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

Yes. The color name and hex value (#84875e) are factual data — not copyrightable. Our curation and descriptions are CC BY 4.0 licensed.

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Krongbergs Green

Krongbergs Green is one of the colors Sanzo Wada used in his 1933 book. Get Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary on Amazon → Affiliate link; your price is unchanged. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

About Krongbergs Green

Krongbergs Green is a mid-tone, near-neutral yellow tone. Its hex value is #84875e — that is RGB 132, 135, 94, or HSL 64°, 18%, 45%.

It holds 5.6:1 contrast against dark, so Krongbergs Green works best for body text, headings, and UI labels. (On white it scores 3.7:1; on black 5.6:1.)

Across Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations, Krongbergs Green appears in 1 combination — most often paired with Salvia Blue.

Colours that go with Krongbergs Green

From a standard colour wheel, Krongbergs Green anchors these four classic schemes. Each swatch is computed from its exact hue, so every hex is a real, usable pairing.

Complementary

#84875e #615E87

the hue directly opposite — the highest-contrast pairing, good for a single bold accent.

Analogous

#84875e #87765E #70875E

the two neighbours on the wheel — a calm, cohesive scheme that feels effortless.

Triadic

#84875e #5E8487 #875E84

two hues an even third of the wheel away — balanced and lively without clashing.

Split-complementary

#84875e #5E7087 #765E87

the two colours either side of the complement — the contrast of a complement, softened.

How to use Krongbergs Green

Krongbergs Green is a mid-tone, muted tone (HSL 64°, 18%, 45%), which makes it a versatile mid-tone for accents, buttons or blocks. For text it passes WCAG AA for body text against a dark background (5.6:1) — safe for paragraphs, buttons and labels. When you do set type on it, use dark lettering. Pair it with its complement (#615E87) for a focal accent, or with its analogous neighbours (#87765E and #70875E) for a quieter, harmonious feel.

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Taking Krongbergs Green off the screen

A hex code is an instruction to a screen, not a colour. Where this one is going decides what it needs next.

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...onto paper

Start here if the palette gets printed. Screen colour and ink colour are not the same colour, and this is the deck that translates between them.

Pantone

Color Bridge Guide Set — coated & uncoated

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...onto a screen you can trust

Start here if it stays digital. An uncalibrated monitor is the single most common reason a palette that looked right on your desk looks wrong everywhere else.

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ColorChecker Studio spectrophotometer

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...by hand

Start here if you are mixing it. Wada's plates were flat printed colour; gansai pans are the closest everyday medium to them.

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300 Series watercolour pad, 140 lb cold press

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Palettes with Krongbergs Green

Krongbergs Green appears in 1 combination from the archive. For how usage like this compares across the whole dictionary, see the data analysis of all 348 plates.

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