28 Colors That Start With H: Names, Hex Codes & RGB Values

If you’ve ever described a color as hot, hazy, or heavenly, you already know how bold the H section of the palette can be. This guide covers colors that start with H, and there are 28 of them here. Each entry includes the name, Hex code, RGB values, and CMYK values. That means you can copy a code straight into a design file, a website, or a print order.

The list runs from dark Haiti to pale Honeydew. It includes electric shades like Harlequin and Hot Magenta, along with calm blues and earthy browns. Every color has a short note on its tone and undertone. You will see which ones lean warm, which lean cool, and which look alike.

Quick Jump Guide: Color Families Covered

Not sure where to begin? Here are the color families in this collection of color names beginning with H. Pick the one you need. Note that only one true red begins with H here, so the letter leans toward pinks, greens, and blues.

• Reds: 1 color
• Blues: 5 colors
• Greens: 6 colors
• Browns: 4 colors
• Neutrals: 2 colors
• Pinks and Purples: 7 colors
• Yellows and Oranges: 3 colors

The full list below runs in strict A to Z order. To browse by hue instead, skip ahead to the family table.

Quick Tip: Check each color on the screen or paper where it will be used. Neon shades like Harlequin can look flat in print, because ink cannot glow the way a screen does.

Full List of Colors That Start With H (A to Z)

Every entry below follows the same format. You get a short description, then the codes. The CMYK numbers are approximate screen-to-print conversions, so a print shop may adjust them a little.

Hacienda

Dark and olive-gold, like dry grass in old sunlight. It looks darker and greener than Harvest Gold. Hex: #98811B | RGB: 152, 129, 27 | CMYK: 0, 15, 82, 4039

Hairy Heath

Deep reddish brown with a rusty, smoky glow. It feels like aged wood stained with iron. Hex: #6B2A14 | RGB: 107, 42, 20 | CMYK: 0, 61, 81, 5804

Haiti

Very dark violet that almost passes for black. A faint blue-purple glow shows up in bright light. Hex: #1B1035 | RGB: 27, 16, 53 | CMYK: 49, 70, 0, 7922

Halayà Úbe

Dusty, muted plum with a berry glow. The name nods to ube, the purple yam used in Filipino sweets. Hex: #663854 | RGB: 102, 56, 84 | CMYK: 0, 45, 18, 6000

Half and Half

Pale and creamy, a soft off-white with a hint of yellow. Cream stirred into warm milk is a good match. Hex: #FFFEE1 | RGB: 255, 254, 225 | CMYK: 0, 0, 12, 0

Half Baked

Soft aqua-blue with a gentle green lean. It feels cool, calm, and watery. Hex: #85C4CC | RGB: 133, 196, 204 | CMYK: 35, 4, 0, 2000

Han Blue

Clear medium blue with a slight violet lean. It is named after an ancient pigment from China. Hex: #446CCF | RGB: 68, 108, 207 | CMYK: 67, 48, 0, 1882

Han Purple

Electric blue-violet at near full strength. It shares its ancient pigment roots with Han Blue. Hex: #5218FA | RGB: 82, 24, 250 | CMYK: 67, 90, 0, 196

Hansa Yellow

Soft and buttery, a warm yellow with a pale glow. It is named after a family of modern synthetic pigments. Hex: #E9D66B | RGB: 233, 214, 107 | CMYK: 0, 8, 54, 863

Harlequin

Neon green with a hint of yellow, loud and fresh. Nothing gray or dull softens it. Hex: #3FFF00 | RGB: 63, 255, 0 | CMYK: 75, 0, 100, 0

Harlequin Green

Bright and leafy, a lively green with a touch of yellow. It is a little calmer than Harlequin. Hex: #46CB18 | RGB: 70, 203, 24 | CMYK: 66, 0, 88, 2039

Harp

Very pale and minty, almost a cool white. It feels clean and airy. Hex: #E6F2EA | RGB: 230, 242, 234 | CMYK: 5, 0, 3, 510

Harvard Crimson

Bold and deep, a strong red with a slightly cool edge. It is the school color of Harvard University. Hex: #C90016 | RGB: 201, 0, 22 | CMYK: 0, 100, 89, 2118

Harvest Gold

Rich and golden-orange, with a ripe, autumn glow. It looks warmer and deeper than Hansa Yellow. Hex: #DA9100 | RGB: 218, 145, 0 | CMYK: 0, 33, 100, 1451

Havana

Very dark brown with a hint of red. At a glance, it looks nearly black. Hex: #3B2B2C | RGB: 59, 43, 44 | CMYK: 0, 27, 25, 7686

Havelock Blue

Clear and friendly, a medium sky blue with a cool tone. It is brighter than Half Baked. Hex: #5590D9 | RGB: 85, 144, 217 | CMYK: 61, 34, 0, 1490

Hawaiian Tan

Warm and toasted, an orange-brown with a copper glow. It looks like sun-baked clay. Hex: #9D5616 | RGB: 157, 86, 22 | CMYK: 0, 45, 86, 3843

Hawkes Blue

Pale and icy, with a soft periwinkle tint. It feels like a cold, clear winter sky. Hex: #D4E2FC | RGB: 212, 226, 252 | CMYK: 16, 10, 0, 118

Heat Wave

Vivid, hot orange with no gray in it. It looks like air shimmering over summer asphalt. Hex: #FF7A00 | RGB: 255, 122, 0 | CMYK: 0, 52, 100, 0

Heliotrope

Bright orchid-purple with a pink glow. It is named after the fragrant heliotrope flower. Hex: #DF73FF | RGB: 223, 115, 255 | CMYK: 13, 55, 0, 0

Heliotrope Gray

Muted and dusty, a gray with a mauve whisper. It is far quieter than Heliotrope. Hex: #AA98A9 | RGB: 170, 152, 169 | CMYK: 0, 11, 1, 3333

Hollywood Cerise

Hot, glamorous magenta-pink at full strength. Cerise comes from the French word for cherry. Hex: #F400A1 | RGB: 244, 0, 161 | CMYK: 0, 100, 34, 431

Honeydew

Almost white, with the faintest green tint. It is named after the pale melon. Hex: #F0FFF0 | RGB: 240, 255, 240 | CMYK: 6, 0, 6, 0

Honolulu Blue

Deep and clear, a cool blue with a strong, steady feel. It looks bolder than Havelock Blue. Hex: #006DB0 | RGB: 0, 109, 176 | CMYK: 100, 38, 0, 3098

Hooker’s Green

Muted and gray-teal, a calm green with a cool undertone. It is named for the botanical painter William Hooker. Hex: #49796B | RGB: 73, 121, 107 | CMYK: 40, 0, 12, 5255

Hot Magenta

Electric pink-purple, bright and bold. It is louder than Hollywood Cerise. Hex: #FF1DCE | RGB: 255, 29, 206 | CMYK: 0, 89, 19, 0

Hot Pink

Bright and candy-sweet, a warm pink with real punch. It is a standard web color. Hex: #FF69B4 | RGB: 255, 105, 180 | CMYK: 0, 59, 29, 0

Hunter Green

Deep and woodsy, a calm green with a slight gray cast. It feels steady and traditional. Hex: #355E3B | RGB: 53, 94, 59 | CMYK: 44, 0, 37, 6314

Color Names Beginning With H by Family

Browsing by hue is often faster. The table below groups every color in this list into its main family. Use it to compare shades that sit close together.

Family	Colors
Reds	Harvard Crimson
Blues	Half Baked, Han Blue, Havelock Blue, Hawkes Blue, Honolulu Blue
Greens	Harlequin, Harlequin Green, Harp, Honeydew, Hooker’s Green, Hunter Green
Browns	Hacienda, Hairy Heath, Havana, Hawaiian Tan
Neutrals	Half and Half, Heliotrope Gray
Pinks and Purples	Haiti, Halayà Úbe, Han Purple, Heliotrope, Hollywood Cerise, Hot Magenta, Hot Pink
Yellows and Oranges	Hansa Yellow, Harvest Gold, Heat Wave

Some shades sit between families. Han Purple leans blue-violet, so it appears under purples. Honeydew is nearly white, but its faint green tint places it under greens.

How to Read Hex, RGB, and CMYK Codes

Every color here comes with three kinds of codes. Each one has a job. Here is a simple way to think about them.

Hex is a six-character code that starts with a hash sign. It is the standard choice for websites and apps. The first two characters set red, the next two set green, and the last two set blue. For example, Hot Pink is #FF69B4.

RGB shows the same color as three numbers from 0 to 255. Hot Pink in RGB is 255, 105, 180. Use RGB for screens, slides, and video. It matches Hex exactly, just written differently.

CMYK stands for cyan, magenta, yellow, and black. Printers use this system. The values here come from the standard conversion formula, rounded to whole numbers. They are approximate, because printed ink never matches a glowing screen perfectly.

A simple rule works well. Use Hex or RGB for anything on a screen. Use CMYK for anything on paper.

How to Use Shades Starting With the Letter H

Good color use is mostly about pairing. These shades work in many fields. Here are four pairings from the list, with codes you can copy.

Use	Pairing	Hex Codes	Why It Works
Graphic design	Han Blue and Hansa Yellow	#446CCF and #E9D66B	Blue and yellow sit opposite each other, so both stand out.
Web design	Haiti and Half and Half	#1B1035 and #FFFEE1	Dark text on a creamy page reads clearly (contrast about 17.5 to 1).
Interior design	Honeydew and Hunter Green	#F0FFF0 and #355E3B	A pale, fresh wall with a broad green accent feels calm and natural.
Fashion	Harvard Crimson and Havana	#C90016 and #3B2B2C	A bold red against dark brown looks rich and confident.

For graphic design, pick one bold shade and one calm one. Let the bold shade lead. Use Heat Wave for a button, for example, and Harp for the background.

For web design, always test contrast. Light text on a pale shade like Hawkes Blue is hard to read. Pair it with Haiti instead.

For interiors, test a small paint sample first. Daylight changes everything. A shade like Hooker’s Green looks cooler in the morning and moodier at night.

For fashion, think in groups of three. A deep shade, a mid shade, and a light shade make an easy outfit. Havana, Hawaiian Tan, and Half and Half are a warm trio.

Conclusion

You now have a full toolkit of colors that start with H. The range is wide, from near-black Haiti to glowing Harlequin. There are bold shades like Hot Magenta and quiet ones like Heliotrope Gray and Harp. Each comes with Hex, RGB, and CMYK codes you can use right away.

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FAQs About Colors That Start With H

What are some colors that start with H?

Popular picks include Hot Pink (#FF69B4), Hunter Green (#355E3B), Heliotrope (#DF73FF), Honeydew (#F0FFF0), and Harvest Gold (#DA9100). They cover pinks, greens, purples, and golds.

What is the darkest color that starts with H?

By measured brightness, the darkest shade in this list is Haiti (#1B1035). Havana and Hairy Heath are also very deep. Haiti looks almost black on a screen.

What is the lightest color that starts with H?

The lightest shade here is Half and Half (#FFFEE1). Harp and Half and Half are also very pale, with a soft and airy feel.

What are some blue shades that start with H?

Honolulu Blue, Han Blue, Havelock Blue, Half Baked, and Hawkes Blue are the main blues. Honolulu Blue is the deepest, and Hawkes Blue is the palest.

Which green shades begin with H?

Hunter Green, Hooker’s Green, Harlequin Green, and Harlequin are the main greens. Honeydew and Harp add very pale, minty options.

Which pink and purple shades start with H?

Hot Pink, Hot Magenta, Hollywood Cerise, and Heliotrope are the bright ones. Halayà Úbe and Haiti are the deeper, moodier purples.

How many color names begin with H in this list?

This list includes 28 named colors, all in A to Z order. Each one has a Hex code, RGB values, and CMYK values.