Green (pigment)

HEX: #00A550 | Modern Palette

On White
3.23:1
FAIL
On Black
6.50:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#00A550
RGB
0, 165, 80
HSL
149°, 100% ,64%
CMYK
100, 0, 51.52, 35.29

About Green (pigment)

Green (pigment) (#00A550) is a color with RGB(0, 165, 80) and HSL(149.09°, 100%, 64.71%). It is commonly associated with Bold, Playful moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Neon styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #A50055, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #5000A5 and #A55000. The name comes from *grōnijaz (Proto-Germanic).

  • HEX: #00A550
  • RGB: 0, 165, 80
  • HSL: 149.09°, 100%, 64.71%
  • Mood: Bold, Playful
  • Style: Vivid, Neon
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #A50055
  • Triadic colors: #5000A5, #A55000
  • The name comes from *grōnijaz (Proto-Germanic).

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Color Palettes

Green (pigment) #00A550 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.
 
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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

Green (pigment) #00A550 pairs with #A50055 as its complementary color, and #5000A5 and #A55000 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.

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Analogous

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

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Triadic

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

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Split-Complementary

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

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Tetradic (Square)

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

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Monochromatic

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

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Green (pigment) #00A550 moves from dark #001A0C tones through the base color to lighter #E6FFF2 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Bold Playful
Style
Vivid Neon
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #8D8D54
Protanopia #9D9D4F
Tritanopia #389D9D
Achromatopsia #8F8F8F

Frequently Asked Questions

Green (pigment) (#00A550) is a color with RGB(0, 165, 80) and HSL(149.09°, 100%, 64.71%).

#00A550 pairs strongly with #A50055 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#00A550 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Neon styles.

#00A550 is commonly associated with Bold, Playful.

The name Green (pigment) is linked to *grōnijaz from Proto-Germanic, meaning growing, green.

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word *grōnijaz
Meaning growing, green
Language Proto-Germanic
First Recorded Use Old English

History

The word 'green' has deep roots in Germanic languages, stemming from a Proto-Germanic word *grōnijaz, which is related to 'grow'. This connection highlights the ancient association of the color with vegetation, growth, and life. In Old English, it was 'grēne'. Over centuries, its meaning and usage have remained remarkably consistent, primarily referring to the color of plants and nature. Pigments for green have historically been derived from various natural sources, including minerals (like malachite) and plant extracts. Synthetic green pigments became more common with advancements in chemistry.

First Recorded Use

Before 700 AD

Cultural Associations

Green holds diverse cultural meanings. It is widely associated with nature, environment, growth, renewal, and fertility. In many cultures, it symbolizes spring and new beginnings. It can also represent luck (e.g., four-leaf clover), money (especially in Western cultures due to currency color), and envy or jealousy. In Islam, green is considered a sacred color, often associated with paradise. In traffic lights, green universally signifies 'go' or safety. Its use in environmental movements is prominent, representing sustainability and conservation.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #00A550;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #00A550;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #00A550;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #00A550,
        #FF4BA8
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #00A550,
        #FF4BA8
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$green-(pigment): #00A550;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$green-(pigment)-r: 0;
$green-(pigment)-g: 165;
$green-(pigment)-b: 80;

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