What is Green color? Meaning, Hex codes and Palettes

Explore the hex code, RGB, HSL, CMYK and LAB values for Green, see how it looks for people with color vision deficiencies, and find color harmonies built around it.

#008000
HEX#008000
RGB0, 128, 0
HSL120°, 100%, 25%
HSB120°, 100%, 50%
CMYK100, 0, 100, 50
LAB46, -52, 50
XYZ7.7, 15.4, 2.6
LCH46, 72, 136°
LUV46, -44, 57
HWB120°, 0%, 50%

Green Color Variations

Shades, tints, tones and hues built from green. Hover any swatch to see its hex code.

Shades

#008000
#006E00
#005B00
#004900
#003700
#002500
#001200
#000000

Tints

#008000
#249224
#49A449
#6DB66D
#92C992
#B6DBB6
#DBEDDB
#FFFFFF

Tones

#008000
#128012
#258025
#378037
#498049
#5B805B
#6E806E
#808080

Hues

#008000
#008060
#004080
#200080
#800080
#800020
#804000
#608000

Green Color Contrast

Check how readable text and graphics are against green. Adjust the text and background colors to see the WCAG contrast score update in real time.

Text Color
#000000
Background Color
#008000
4.09Good

High Contrast Sample Text

Strong color contrast improves legibility for everyone.

The Green color with the hex code #008000 is a rich, natural shade that symbolizes growth, harmony, renewal, and balance. Closely associated with nature, it evokes feelings of freshness, stability, prosperity, and well-being. In color psychology, Green #008000 represents health, hope, tranquility, and resilience, making it a popular choice for designs that communicate sustainability, trust, and vitality.

Green Color Harmonies

Ready-made color scheme combinations built around green, from subtle analogous palettes to bold, high-contrast pairings.

Analogous

#408000
#008000
#008040

Complementary

#008000
#800080

Split Complementary

#008000
#400080
#800040

Triadic

#008000
#000080
#800000

Tetradic

#008000
#008080
#800080
#800000

Square

#008000
#004080
#800080
#804000

Green Color Blindness Preview

See how green is perceived by people with the most common color vision deficiencies.

Protanopia
#008000
Original
#37391F
Protanopia
Deuteranopia
#008000
Original
#302626
Deuteranopia
Tritanopia
#008000
Original
#06373D
Tritanopia
Achromatopsia
#008000
Original
#4B4B4B
Achromatopsia

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What does Green mean?

Green symbolizes growth, harmony, renewal, and prosperity. In color psychology, the Green color is often associated with nature, health, balance, hope, and tranquility, making it a popular choice for calming and eco-friendly designs.

2. What colors make Green?

To make Green, mix equal parts blue and yellow. Adjust the ratio by adding more yellow for a warmer green or more blue for a cooler green. In digital design, the Green color is represented by the hex code #008000.

3. What colors go with Green?

Green pairs well with colors like white, beige, brown, navy blue, gold, soft gray, and cream. These combinations complement the Green color while creating fresh, balanced, and timeless palettes. For a bolder contrast, Green also works beautifully with blush pink, burgundy, or mustard yellow.

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