Kombu Green
HEX: #354230 | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#354230
53, 66, 48
103°, 27% ,25%
19.7, 0, 27.27, 74.12
About Kombu Green
Kombu Green (#354230) is a color with RGB(53, 66, 48) and HSL(103.33°, 27.27%, 25.88%). It is commonly associated with Calm, Earthy moods. In design, it fits Muted, Cool styles and is suitable for Text, Border, Print. Its complementary color is #3D3042, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #303542 and #423035. The name comes from 昆布 (kombu) (Japanese).
- HEX: #354230
- RGB: 53, 66, 48
- HSL: 103.33°, 27.27%, 25.88%
- Mood: Calm, Earthy
- Style: Muted, Cool
- Use case: Text, Border, Print
- Complementary color: #3D3042
- Triadic colors: #303542, #423035
- The name comes from 昆布 (kombu) (Japanese).
Live Components
Color Palettes
Kombu Green #354230 is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.
Color Harmonies
Kombu Green #354230 pairs with #3D3042 as its complementary color, and #303542 and #423035 in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
The term 'Kombu Green' is a modern descriptive color name, combining the Japanese word for a specific type of edible kelp (kombu) with the English word 'green'. Kombu itself has a long history in Japanese cuisine and culture, dating back centuries. It is a staple ingredient, particularly for making dashi (broth). The color of dried kombu can range from a dark, almost blackish-green to a more muted, earthy green. The specific hex code #354230 suggests a deep, somewhat desaturated, and earthy green, reminiscent of the dried or rehydrated kelp. This color name likely emerged in design, fashion, or paint industries to evoke a natural, organic, and perhaps subtly Asian-inspired aesthetic.
First Recorded Use
Likely late 20th or early 21st century, as a descriptive color name.
Cultural Associations
Kombu is a highly significant ingredient in Japanese cuisine, forming the base of dashi, which is fundamental to many dishes like miso soup, noodle broths, and hot pots. It is also eaten directly, often simmered or pickled. The color 'Kombu Green' therefore carries connotations of naturalness, umami, health, and traditional Japanese culinary arts. It evokes the ocean, sustainability, and a connection to nature. In a broader sense, it aligns with trends favoring natural and earthy tones in design.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #354230;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #354230;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #354230;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#354230,
#4A3054
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#354230,
#4A3054
);
}// SCSS variable
$kombu-green: #354230;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$kombu-green-r: 53;
$kombu-green-g: 66;
$kombu-green-b: 48;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $kombu-green;
color: rgba($kombu-green-r, $kombu-green-g, $kombu-green-b, 0.8);
}