Myrtle Green

HEX: #317873 | Modern Palette

On White
5.17:1
PASS
On Black
4.06:1
FAIL

Color Specifications

HEX
#317873
RGB
49, 120, 115
HSL
175°, 59% ,47%
CMYK
59.17, 0, 4.17, 52.94

About Myrtle Green

Myrtle Green (#317873) is a color with RGB(49, 120, 115) and HSL(175.77°, 59.17%, 47.06%). In design, it fits Cool styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Logo. Its complementary color is #783136, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #733178 and #787331. The name comes from Myrtle Green (English).

  • HEX: #317873
  • RGB: 49, 120, 115
  • HSL: 175.77°, 59.17%, 47.06%
  • Style: Cool
  • Use case: Text, Button, Logo
  • Complementary color: #783136
  • Triadic colors: #733178, #787331
  • The name comes from Myrtle Green (English).

Live Components

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Color Palettes

Myrtle Green #317873 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.
 
MYRTLE 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

Myrtle Green #317873 pairs with #783136 as its complementary color, and #733178 and #787331 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.

MYRTLE GREEN
Analogous

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

MYRTLE GREEN
Triadic

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

MYRTLE GREEN
Split-Complementary

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

MYRTLE GREEN
Tetradic (Square)

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

MYRTLE GREEN
Monochromatic

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

MYRTLE GREEN

Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Myrtle Green #317873 moves from dark #071211 tones through the base color to lighter #EDF8F7 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

MYRTLE GREEN

Color Characteristics

Mood
Style
Cool
Use case
Text Button Logo

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #696974
Protanopia #737373
Tritanopia #337777
Achromatopsia #6D6D6D

Frequently Asked Questions

Myrtle Green (#317873) is a color with RGB(49, 120, 115) and HSL(175.77°, 59.17%, 47.06%).

#317873 pairs strongly with #783136 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#317873 is suitable for Text, Button, Logo and works well with Cool styles.

The name Myrtle Green is linked to Myrtle Green from English, meaning A color resembling the foliage of the myrtle plant..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Myrtle Green
Meaning A color resembling the foliage of the myrtle plant.
Language English
First Recorded Use Late 19th Century

History

The color 'Myrtle Green' gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in fashion and interior design. It is a deep, muted green, often with a slight blue or grey undertone, reflecting the waxy, dark leaves of thertle plant (Myrtus communis). Its first recorded use as a color name was in 1892. It was commonly used in military uniforms, school uniforms, and for formal wear due to its sophisticated and understated appearance. The color experienced a resurgence in the mid-20th century and continues to be used in various applications today.

First Recorded Use

1892

Cultural Associations

The myrtle plant itself has significant cultural symbolism, often associated with love, peace, and immortality in various ancient cultures (Greek, Roman, Hebrew). While the color 'Myrtle Green' doesn't directly carry all these symbolic meanings, its association with the plant lends it an air of natural elegance and timelessness. It is often perceived as a classic, refined, and somewhat traditional color.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #317873;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #317873;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #317873;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #317873,
        #BF313B
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #317873,
        #BF313B
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$myrtle-green: #317873;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$myrtle-green-r: 49;
$myrtle-green-g: 120;
$myrtle-green-b: 115;

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