Parisian Patina
A muted, ashy green with grounding presence
Parisian Patina is an ashy, muted green with a dusty, unsaturated finish. It provides a stable, grounding presence, making it a reliable choice for sustainable branding or pharmacy packaging. Because it maintains strong contrast with black text, use it as a base for UI backgrounds or readable layouts. The hex code for this desaturated green is #7d9b89.
About Parisian Patina
Weathered copper on an old garden gate
What does parisian patina mean?
Commonly associated with herbs, weathered copper, garden foliage, and the faded greens of old painted wood. Its low saturation and midtone lightness make it feel settled and soft, like a room with the shades half drawn.
Where you see parisian patina
- dried sage leaves
- weathered copper roofs
- eucalyptus stems
- ceramic glaze
- unripe olives
- painted garden furniture
What it works for
It works for interior walls, packaging, and branding that needs a natural tone without strong energy.
What colors go with parisian patina?
Terracotta #e2725bWarm clay tones balance this green's gray cast.Dusty Rose #b56f76Both share a grayed undertone, so the pairing stays gentle.Cream #fffdd0Cream lightens the mix and keeps the green from feeling heavy.Charcoal #36454fCharcoal gives contrast without breaking the muted mood.Ochre #cc7722Ochre supplies the warmth this cool green lacks.
Questions about Parisian Patina
What is the hex code for Parisian Patina?
Parisian Patina is #7d9b89. In RGB that is rgb(125, 155, 137), in HSL hsl(144, 13%, 55%) and in CMYK 19%, 0%, 12%, 39%.
Is Parisian Patina readable on white or black?
Parisian Patina has a 3.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.92:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.