Cal Poly Pomona Green

HEX: #1E4D2B | Modern Palette

On White
9.76:1
PASS
On Black
2.15:1
FAIL

Color Specifications

HEX
#1E4D2B
RGB
30, 77, 43
HSL
136°, 61% ,30%
CMYK
61.04, 0, 44.16, 69.8

About Cal Poly Pomona Green

Cal Poly Pomona Green (#1E4D2B) is a color with RGB(30, 77, 43) and HSL(136.6°, 61.04%, 30.2%). In design, it fits Cool styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #4D1E40, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #2B1E4D and #4D2B1E. The name comes from Cal Poly Pomona Green (English).

  • HEX: #1E4D2B
  • RGB: 30, 77, 43
  • HSL: 136.6°, 61.04%, 30.2%
  • Style: Cool
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #4D1E40
  • Triadic colors: #2B1E4D, #4D2B1E
  • The name comes from Cal Poly Pomona Green (English).

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Color Palettes

Cal Poly Pomona Green #1E4D2B 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

Cal Poly Pomona Green #1E4D2B pairs with #4D1E40 as its complementary color, and #2B1E4D and #4D2B1E 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 Cal Poly Pomona Green #1E4D2B moves from dark #07120A tones through the base color to lighter #EDF8F0 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Style
Cool
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #43432C
Protanopia #49492B
Tritanopia #264A4A
Achromatopsia #444444

Frequently Asked Questions

Cal Poly Pomona Green (#1E4D2B) is a color with RGB(30, 77, 43) and HSL(136.6°, 61.04%, 30.2%).

#1E4D2B pairs strongly with #4D1E40 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#1E4D2B is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Cool styles.

The name Cal Poly Pomona Green is linked to Cal Poly Pomona Green from English, meaning A specific shade of green officially associated with California State Polytechnic University, Pomona..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Cal Poly Pomona Green
Meaning A specific shade of green officially associated with California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.
Language English
First Recorded Use 20th Century

History

Cal Poly Pomona, founded in 1938, adopted green and gold as its official colors. 'Cal Poly Pomona Green' (and its specific hex code #1e4d2b) represents the precise shade of green used in official university branding, logos, merchandise, and publications. The standardization of such colors is crucial for maintaining a consistent institutional identity across various media and applications. This specific hex code ensures that the green appears the same whether on a website, a printed brochure, or a sports uniform.

First Recorded Use

Likely established as an official color during the university's branding efforts, possibly in the mid to late 20th century, or refined with the advent of digital color standards.

Cultural Associations

As an official university color, 'Cal Poly Pomona Green' is a significant part of the institution's visual identity and culture. It is prominently featured in: - **Athletics:** Worn by sports teams (the Broncos) and seen in stadium branding. - **Academic Regalia:** Incorporated into graduation gowns, stoles, and other academic attire. - **Branding & Marketing:** Used in all official communications, websites, and promotional materials. - **Campus Environment:** Often seen in signage, landscaping elements, and architectural details. It evokes a sense of pride, tradition, and belonging among students, alumni, faculty, and staff.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #1E4D2B;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #1E4D2B;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #1E4D2B;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #1E4D2B,
        #7C1E62
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #1E4D2B,
        #7C1E62
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$cal-poly-pomona-green: #1E4D2B;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$cal-poly-pomona-green-r: 30;
$cal-poly-pomona-green-g: 77;
$cal-poly-pomona-green-b: 43;

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