New Foliage
There's a grounded quality to New Foliage (#c2bc90), a color that brings the subtle beauty of nature indoors. This muted, earthy green-yellow offers a sophisticated take on botanical shades, avoiding overt brightness for a soft, reassuring presence. Its gentle saturation evokes a sense of calm and organic warmth, making it an excellent choice for designs that aim for natural elegance and understated appeal.
Pairs well with
Analogous
Neighbours on the color wheel, producing a cohesive, low-tension pairing.
Complementary
Direct opposites on the wheel, for maximum contrast.
Split complementary
The two colors bordering the complement — contrast with less tension.
Triadic
Three colors equally spaced around the wheel, bold and balanced.
Tetradic
Two complementary pairs, forming a rich four-color set.
Square
Four colors evenly spaced for a balanced, high-contrast set.
Shades, tints & tones
Shades
Mixed with black — deeper, heavier.
Tints
Mixed with white — softer, less saturated.
Tones
Mixed with gray — muted, quieter.