What is the hex code for Matcha?

Matcha (抹茶) is #A7B86B. Matcha green It appears in 1 historical color combination from Sanzo Wada's 1933 "A Dictionary of Color Combinations".

What does Matcha look like on white and black backgrounds?

Matcha (#A7B86B) has a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.16:1 against white (#FFFFFF) and 9.71:1 against black (#000000). WCAG AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

Where does the color Matcha come from?

Matcha 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 Matcha in my own design or brand?

Yes. The color name and hex value (#A7B86B) are factual data — not copyrightable. Our curation and descriptions are CC BY 4.0 licensed.

#A7B86B

green · 1 palette

Matcha

抹茶

Matcha green

About Matcha

Matcha (抹茶) is a mid-tone, muted green tone. Its hex value is #A7B86B — that is RGB 167, 184, 107, or HSL 73°, 35%, 57%. Matcha green.

It holds 9.7:1 contrast against dark, so Matcha works best for body text, headings, and UI labels. (On white it scores 2.2:1; on black 9.7:1.)

Across Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations, Matcha appears in 1 combination — most often paired with Kinari and Cha.

Palettes with Matcha

Matcha appears in 1 combination from the archive.

Muromachi era

Matcha & Raw Silk— 抹茶と生成

Whisked matcha green against the color of raw silk — the still life of a tea bowl.

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