New Patina
A grounded and organic dusty sage
New Patina is a muted, dusty sage with a significant grey undertone. This desaturated green feels grounded and organic, making it an excellent base color for sustainability branding or medical packaging. The hex code for this shade is #95a294. Because it is fairly dark, black text remains highly legible against it. Pair it with soft cream or warm terracotta to prevent the palette from feeling too clinical.
Questions about New Patina
What is the hex code for New Patina?
New Patina is #95a294. In RGB that is rgb(149, 162, 148), in HSL hsl(116, 7%, 61%) and in CMYK 8%, 0%, 9%, 36%.
What colors complement the New Patina shade?
Because New Patina carries a strong grey undertone, it pairs best with warm, earthy neutrals like terracotta or soft creams to keep the overall palette from feeling too clinical or cold. These pairings balance the inherent coolness of the green.
Is New Patina readable on white or black?
New Patina has a 2.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.87:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.