Parisian Patina
#7d9b89
Muted cool-leaning green for airy, secondary UI
About Parisian Patina
On a muted wall sample, Parisian Patina feels like a green that's been handled, not grown. It has a soft gray temper and a slightly bluish cast that keeps it from turning earthy like Mother Earth or losing its identity into the calmer, screen-friendly restraint of Basswood Green.
Compared to Envy, it's less "light shade" and more mid-tone presence. I use it when you want the interface to read breathable, not washed out. It's a strong pick for design systems that need consistent status and section styling across product UI, especially in maps, admin panels, and operations tooling where the green should look intentional even when your content is busy. It also works well in marketing layouts tied to materials and facilities, like manufacturing landing pages and asset catalogs.
One quirk: it pairs best with warm off-whites and softer browns, because cool grays can pull it toward a more austere, workshop-not-field vibe.
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WCAG 2.1 contrast ratios. AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large. AAA requires 7:1 / 4.5:1.
On White #ffffff
On Gray 100 #f5f5f5
On Gray 900 #18181b
On Black #000000
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