Bottle Green

HEX: #006A4E | Modern Palette

On White
6.62:1
PASS
On Black
3.17:1
FAIL

Color Specifications

HEX
#006A4E
RGB
0, 106, 78
HSL
164°, 100% ,41%
CMYK
100, 0, 26.42, 58.43

About Bottle Green

Bottle Green (#006A4E) is a color with RGB(0, 106, 78) and HSL(164.15°, 100%, 41.57%). 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 #6A001C, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #4E006A and #6A4E00. The name comes from Bottle Green (English).

  • HEX: #006A4E
  • RGB: 0, 106, 78
  • HSL: 164.15°, 100%, 41.57%
  • Mood: Bold
  • Style: Vivid, Cool
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #6A001C
  • Triadic colors: #4E006A, #6A4E00
  • The name comes from Bottle Green (English).

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Color Palettes

Bottle Green #006A4E 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.
 
BOTTLE GREEN
 
 
 
Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
 
 
 
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Bottle Green #006A4E pairs with #6A001C as its complementary color, and #4E006A and #6A4E00 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.

BOTTLE GREEN
Analogous

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

BOTTLE GREEN
Triadic

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

BOTTLE GREEN
Split-Complementary

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

BOTTLE GREEN
Tetradic (Square)

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

BOTTLE GREEN
Monochromatic

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

BOTTLE GREEN

Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Bottle Green #006A4E moves from dark #001A13 tones through the base color to lighter #E6FFF8 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

BOTTLE GREEN

Color Characteristics

Mood
Bold
Style
Vivid Cool
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #5A5A50
Protanopia #64644E
Tritanopia #186767
Achromatopsia #5D5D5D

Frequently Asked Questions

Bottle Green (#006A4E) is a color with RGB(0, 106, 78) and HSL(164.15°, 100%, 41.57%).

#006A4E pairs strongly with #6A001C as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#006A4E is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Cool styles.

#006A4E is commonly associated with Bold.

The name Bottle Green is linked to Bottle Green from English, meaning A dark shade of green, specifically resembling the color of common glass bottles, especially those used for wine or beer..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Bottle Green
Meaning A dark shade of green, specifically resembling the color of common glass bottles, especially those used for wine or beer.
Language English
First Recorded Use Late 18th Century

History

The color 'bottle green' is directly named after the characteristic dark green hue of glass bottles, particularly those used for alcoholic beverages like wine and beer. This specific shade of green was a common and practical result of the glass-making process, often due to impurities in the sand (like iron oxides) or intentional additives to strengthen the glass or protect contents from light. As a named color, it gained popularity in fashion, textiles, and interior design, especially during the Victorian era, where dark, rich colors were favored. It has remained a classic and widely recognized color ever since.

First Recorded Use

The term 'bottle green' began to appear in written records in the late 18th century, though the color itself existed long before. Its use became more common in the 19th century as color standardization and naming became more prevalent.

Cultural Associations

Bottle green is often associated with tradition, nature, and sophistication. In fashion, it's considered a classic and versatile color, often used in uniforms (e.g., school uniforms, military accents), formal wear, and outdoor apparel. It evokes a sense of depth and richness. Culturally, it can be linked to the Irish landscape (though not as directly as 'Emerald Green'), and its use in branding often conveys reliability and heritage. It's also a common color in Christmas decorations, often paired with reds and golds.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #006A4E;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #006A4E;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #006A4E;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #006A4E,
        #D40038
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #006A4E,
        #D40038
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$bottle-green: #006A4E;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$bottle-green-r: 0;
$bottle-green-g: 106;
$bottle-green-b: 78;

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