Melancholia

Readability

Nearest named siblings

Closest dictionary entries by perceptual Lab distance.

• Dark Serpent

  #113311

• PCB Green

  #002D04

• Realm of the Underworld

  #114411

• Haunted Hills

  #003311

• Myrtle

  #21421E

• Queen of Trees

  #1C401F

• Haunted Forest

  #032E0E

• Deep Pond

  #014420

About Melancholia

Melancholia sits at oklch(0.306 0.083 141.5) in OKLCH — lightness, chroma, and hue expressed perceptually — and #12390D in sRGB. Use it as a seed in Colorise Pro Studio to grow a token ramp, or send it to the picker to explore harmonies and scales. Browse more named colors in the color names directory.

FAQ

What is the hex code for Melancholia?

#12390D — also oklch(0.306 0.083 141.5) and Lab 20.41 -21.96 22.11.

Can I use Melancholia for text on white?

On white: 12.99:1 (AAA), APCA Lc 99. On dark ink: 1.37:1 (Fail). Check pairs in the contrast tool.