Myrtle Green
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Myrtle Green is a cool, dusty teal with a low-saturation finish. Because of its muted, ashy quality, #317873 avoids the harshness of vivid tones, making it an excellent choice for calm UI backgrounds or professional branding. It pairs well with warm creams and soft greys. The hex code is #317873, which provides sufficient contrast for white text to meet accessibility standards.
About Myrtle Green
Sea glass left too long in the shade
What does myrtle green mean?
Teal shades like this often call to mind deep water, old tiles, and herbs such as the myrtle it is named for. Its low saturation and mid-lightness give it a settled, muted feel, more overcast morning than bright afternoon.
Where you see myrtle green
- sea glass
- bathroom tile
- ceramic bowls
- spruce needles
- vintage enamelware
- peacock feathers
What it works for
Use it for spa branding, bathroom tile, kitchen cabinets, or backgrounds that need depth without heavy contrast.
What colors go with myrtle green?
Dusty Rose #b56f76The muted pink warms the teal's gray edge without breaking its softness.Cream #fffdd0A warm off-white keeps the green calm and gives text plenty of room to breathe.Mustard #ffdb58The yellow sits opposite on the color wheel, so the pair snaps without shouting.Charcoal #36454fBoth colors sit low in saturation, so the combination feels steady and grown up.Coral #ff7f50A brighter coral pulls the teal forward and keeps the palette from going flat.Taupe #483c32Taupe leans warm gray, which softens the teal and grounds the whole scheme.
Questions about Myrtle Green
What is the hex code for Myrtle Green?
Myrtle Green is #317873. In RGB that is rgb(49, 120, 115), in HSL hsl(176, 42%, 33%) and in CMYK 59%, 0%, 4%, 53%.
Does #317873 work well as a primary brand color?
Myrtle Green is excellent for professional branding because its low-saturation, ashy tone projects stability and reliability without appearing aggressive. It works exceptionally well in industries like finance or healthcare where you need a color that feels trustworthy and grounded.
Is Myrtle Green readable on white or black?
Myrtle Green has a 5.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.06:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.