Pakistan Green

HEX: #006600 | Modern Palette

On White
7.24:1
PASS
On Black
2.90:1
FAIL

Color Specifications

HEX
#006600
RGB
0, 102, 0
HSL
120°, 100% ,40%
CMYK
100, 0, 100, 60

About Pakistan Green

Pakistan Green (#006600) is a color with RGB(0, 102, 0) and HSL(120°, 100%, 40%). It is commonly associated with Bold moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Cool styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #660066, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #000066 and #660000. The name comes from Pakistan Green (English).

  • HEX: #006600
  • RGB: 0, 102, 0
  • HSL: 120°, 100%, 40%
  • Mood: Bold
  • Style: Vivid, Cool
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #660066
  • Triadic colors: #000066, #660000
  • The name comes from Pakistan Green (English).

Live Components

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Color Palettes

Pakistan Green #006600 is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
PAKISTAN GREEN
 
GREEN
 
 
Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
PAKISTAN GREEN
 
 
Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
GREEN
 
 
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Pakistan Green #006600 pairs with #660066 as its complementary color, and #000066 and #660000 in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

PAKISTAN GREEN
Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

PAKISTAN GREEN
Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

PAKISTAN GREEN
Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

PAKISTAN GREEN
DEEP VIOLET
Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

PAKISTAN GREEN
DARK MIDNIGHT BLUE
Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

PAKISTAN GREEN
GREEN

Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Pakistan Green #006600 moves from dark #001A00 tones through the base color to lighter #E6FFE6 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

PAKISTAN GREEN
GREEN

Color Characteristics

Mood
Bold
Style
Vivid Cool
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #57570A
Protanopia #616100
Tritanopia #246060
Achromatopsia #575757

Frequently Asked Questions

Pakistan Green (#006600) is a color with RGB(0, 102, 0) and HSL(120°, 100%, 40%).

#006600 pairs strongly with #660066 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#006600 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Cool styles.

#006600 is commonly associated with Bold.

The name Pakistan Green is linked to Pakistan Green from English, meaning A specific shade of green associated with Pakistan..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Pakistan Green
Meaning A specific shade of green associated with Pakistan.
Language English
First Recorded Use 20th Century

History

The color 'Pakistan Green' is the dominant color in the national flag of Pakistan. The green in the flag represents Islam, the religion of the majority of the population in Pakistan. The specific shade, often represented by hex code #006600 or similar dark greens, was chosen to be distinct and symbolic. It is a deep, rich green, signifying prosperity, hope, and the Islamic heritage of the nation. The flag was adopted on August 11, 1947, three days before the country's independence.

First Recorded Use

Likely around the time of Pakistan's independence (1947) or shortly thereafter, as the flag's colors became standardized and named.

Cultural Associations

Pakistan Green is a highly significant color in Pakistani culture. It is prominently featured in national symbols, government institutions, sports teams' uniforms, and patriotic decorations. It evokes feelings of national pride, religious identity, and unity among Pakistanis. It is often paired with white, which is the other color in the national flag, representing minorities and peace.

Similar Named Colors
Dark Green (X11) #006400 ΔE 0.65
Deep Green #056608 ΔE 0.71
Lincoln Green #195905 ΔE 4.57
La Salle Green #087830 ΔE 7.57

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #006600;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #006600;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #006600;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #006600,
        #CC00CC
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #006600,
        #CC00CC
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$pakistan-green: #006600;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$pakistan-green-r: 0;
$pakistan-green-g: 102;
$pakistan-green-b: 0;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $pakistan-green;
    color: rgba($pakistan-green-r, $pakistan-green-g, $pakistan-green-b, 0.8);
}