Zomp Color Palette
Zomp is hex #39A78E, rgb(57, 167, 142). Zomp is a medium jungle green with a blue tint. It is one of the lesser-known named colors, which makes it a good pick when you want a green that does not look like every other eco brand.
By Mohamed Farhan · Updated Oct 19, 2026
Zomp color codes
Reading the zomp color codes
The hex code #39A78E is three pairs of base-16 numbers for red, green and blue. 39 is 57, A7 is 167 and 8E is 142, each on a scale from 0 to 255. That is why the same color is written rgb(57, 167, 142) in CSS. The green channel is the strongest here, which is what gives zomp its teal-green character.
HSL describes the same color the way people think about it. A hue of 166 degrees places zomp in the teal-green part of the color wheel. Saturation of 49% makes it moderately saturated, and lightness of 44% makes it a mid-tone color. HSL is the easiest format to adjust by hand: keep the hue, then raise or lower lightness to create tints and shades that stay in the same family.
For print, the approximate CMYK mix is 66% cyan, 0% magenta, 15% yellow and 35% black. Screen and print colors never match perfectly, because monitors emit light while ink absorbs it, so always proof a printed sample before committing to zomp for packaging or stationery. See MDN's guide to CSS color values for every format browsers accept.
Zomp shades and tints
A full 50 to 950 scale built around #39A78E, so you can use zomp for backgrounds, borders, buttons and text without leaving the family. Click any shade to copy it.
// tailwind.config.js
theme: {
extend: {
colors: {
"zomp": {
50: "#DCEFEB",
100: "#C1E3DB",
200: "#A6D7CC",
300: "#8ACBBC",
400: "#6FBFAD",
500: "#54B39D",
600: "#39A78E",
700: "#308D77",
800: "#277261",
900: "#1E584A",
950: "#153D33",
},
},
},
}:root {
--zomp-50: #DCEFEB;
--zomp-100: #C1E3DB;
--zomp-200: #A6D7CC;
--zomp-300: #8ACBBC;
--zomp-400: #6FBFAD;
--zomp-500: #54B39D;
--zomp-600: #39A78E;
--zomp-700: #308D77;
--zomp-800: #277261;
--zomp-900: #1E584A;
--zomp-950: #153D33;
}A shade-by-shade guide to zomp
The 50 to 950 scale above follows the same structure as Tailwind's built-in palettes, so each step has a natural job. The lightest steps, 50 (#DCEFEB) and 100 (#C1E3DB), are page and card backgrounds: they carry the zomp mood without competing with content. Steps 200 (#A6D7CC) and 300 (#8ACBBC) suit borders, dividers, hover states and selected rows.
The middle of the scale, 400 to 600, is where zomp is most recognizable, so use it for brand moments, illustrations and primary buttons. White text reaches the 4.5:1 body-text contrast minimum from step 800 upward, so use step 800 or darker when a button label needs to be white. Near-black text stays readable on steps 50 to 700.
The darkest steps, 800 (#277261) through 950 (#153D33), make headings, body text and dark-mode surfaces that stay clearly related to zomp. Using step 900 or 950 for text instead of pure black is one of the simplest ways to make an interface feel designed rather than default.
Colors that go with zomp
How the zomp color combinations work
Complementary. Directly across the color wheel from zomp is #A73952, which sits closest to brick red among common named colors. Complementary pairs create the strongest contrast of hue, so use the second color sparingly, for a single call to action or highlight, rather than in equal amounts.
Analogous. #39A757 and #3989A7 sit 30 degrees either side of zomp. Analogous palettes feel calm and cohesive because the colors share undertones; they are ideal for illustrations, gradients and backgrounds where you want harmony more than contrast.
Triadic and split complementary. The triadic set (#8E39A7 and #A78E39) is evenly spaced around the wheel and feels playful; the second color is closest to plum. The split complementary set (#A73989 and #A75739) keeps much of the complementary contrast but is easier to balance, which makes it a good choice for data visualization and multi-category tags.
Monochromatic. The monochromatic set runs from #9CDDCE to #153D33. A single-hue palette is the safest way to build a calm, premium interface: rely on lightness for hierarchy, then add one neutral and one accent if you need emphasis.
Zomp compared with similar colors
emerald green (#50C878) is lighter (55% vs 44% lightness) and similarly saturated, and leans back the wheel toward green. Choose emerald green if you want a softer, airier version; choose zomp if you want its specific balance of brightness and color.
steel blue (#4682B4) is lighter (49% vs 44% lightness) and more muted, and leans further around the wheel toward blue. Choose steel blue if you want a softer, airier version; choose zomp if you want its specific balance of brightness and color.
sea green (#2E8B57) is darker (36% vs 44% lightness) and similarly saturated, and leans back the wheel toward green. Choose sea green if you need more weight and contrast; choose zomp if you want its specific balance of brightness and color.
Zomp in a real interface
Swatches only tell half the story. Here zomp carries the primary action, with tints from its own scale for the surface and panels.
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Using zomp in UI: buttons, text, backgrounds and dark mode
- Buttons. White labels on zomp only reach 2.96:1, so use dark text (7.09:1 with black) or a deeper shade for the button.
- Text. Avoid zomp for body text on white; use step 800 or darker for links and headings that need to read as zomp.
- Backgrounds. Use steps 50 and 100 for large areas and keep the base color for smaller surfaces. Big blocks of a moderately saturated mid-tone color draw attention, so give them a reason, like a hero section or pricing highlight.
- Dark mode. Steps 900 and 950 make a dark surface tinted with zomp. On dark backgrounds the base color often needs a lighter step (300 or 400) to keep enough contrast for icons and borders, as required by WCAG non-text contrast.
- States. Shift one step darker for hover and two steps darker for pressed. Keep focus rings in a contrasting color so keyboard users can always see them.
Contrast and accessibility
AA needs 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text. AAA needs 7:1.
Color contrast is measured as a ratio from 1:1 (no contrast) to 21:1 (black on white). Zomp scores 2.96:1 against white (Fail) and 7.09:1 against black (AAA). The WCAG 2.1 contrast guideline asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text, which is why the shade guide above recommends specific steps for text and labels.
Contrast is only half of accessibility. Around 1 in 12 men and 1 in 200 women have some form of color vision deficiency, so never use zomp alone to signal meaning such as success, error or selection. Pair it with an icon, a label or a change in weight.
What zomp means
Teal and cyan sit between blue's trust and green's freshness. They read as clear, clinical, modern and a little optimistic.
Zomp is a lesser-known named color, a medium jungle green with a blue tint. Its rarity is its main appeal: it reads as green without looking like the usual eco or fintech green.
Teal makes a strong primary for health, fintech and productivity tools. Check contrast carefully: mid teals often fail with white text at small sizes.
Where zomp works best
- Sustainability tech
- Health apps
- Fintech
- Outdoor brands
How to style zomp
Zomp pairs with amber, cream, deep green and charcoal. It needs dark text at small sizes. Use it as a fresh primary or accent for sustainability, health and outdoor products.
Build a UI with zomp
Inspo AI generates a full React + Tailwind screen using #39A78E as the brand color, grounded in real shipped designs.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Zomp · History and definition of zomp.
- WCAG 2.1: Contrast (Minimum) · The W3C rule behind the 4.5:1 and 3:1 thresholds used on this page.
- WCAG 2.1: Use of Color · Why color should never be the only way information is shown.
- MDN: CSS color values · Reference for hex, rgb() and hsl() syntax.
- Tailwind CSS: Customizing colors · How to add a custom color scale to your theme.
Similar colors
Questions people ask
What is the hex code for zomp?
The hex code for zomp used on this page is #39A78E. In RGB that is rgb(57, 167, 142), and in HSL it is hsl(166, 49%, 44%).
What colors go well with zomp?
Zomp pairs well with #E3F4EF, #FFFFFF, #1E3A34 (the Canopy Walk palette above). Its complementary color is #A73952, and analogous colors are #39A757 and #3989A7.
Is zomp a warm or cool color?
Zomp is a cool color. Its hue sits at 166 degrees on the color wheel with 49% saturation.
Can I use zomp for text?
Zomp has a contrast ratio of 2.96:1 against white and 7.09:1 against black. Body text needs at least 4.5:1, so it works as a background behind dark text, but not as text on white.
What does zomp mean?
Teal and cyan sit between blue's trust and green's freshness. They read as clear, clinical, modern and a little optimistic. Zomp in particular is used for sustainability tech and health apps.
How do I use zomp in Tailwind CSS?
Use an arbitrary value like bg-[#39A78E] for a one-off, or add the 50-950 scale from this page to theme.extend.colors in tailwind.config.js and use classes like bg-zomp-500 and text-zomp-900.
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