British Racing Green

HEX: #004225 | Modern Palette

On White
11.63:1
PASS
On Black
1.81:1
FAIL

Color Specifications

HEX
#004225
RGB
0, 66, 37
HSL
153°, 100% ,25%
CMYK
100, 0, 43.94, 74.12

About British Racing Green

British Racing Green (#004225) is a color with RGB(0, 66, 37) and HSL(153.64°, 100%, 25.88%). It is commonly associated with Bold, Luxury moods. In design, it fits Cool styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #42001D, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #250042 and #422500. The name comes from British Racing Green (English).

  • HEX: #004225
  • RGB: 0, 66, 37
  • HSL: 153.64°, 100%, 25.88%
  • Mood: Bold, Luxury
  • Style: Cool
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #42001D
  • Triadic colors: #250042, #422500
  • The name comes from British Racing Green (English).

Live Components

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Color Palettes

British Racing Green #004225 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

British Racing Green #004225 pairs with #42001D as its complementary color, and #250042 and #422500 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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CADMIUM GREEN

Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for British Racing Green #004225 moves from dark #001A0E tones through the base color to lighter #E6FFF4 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Bold Luxury
Style
Cool
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #373726
Protanopia #3E3E25
Tritanopia #0F3F3F
Achromatopsia #393939

Frequently Asked Questions

British Racing Green (#004225) is a color with RGB(0, 66, 37) and HSL(153.64°, 100%, 25.88%).

#004225 pairs strongly with #42001D as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#004225 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Cool styles.

#004225 is commonly associated with Bold, Luxury.

The name British Racing Green is linked to British Racing Green from English, meaning A specific shade of dark green historically associated with British motor racing..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word British Racing Green
Meaning A specific shade of dark green historically associated with British motor racing.
Language English
First Recorded Use Early 20th Century

History

The color 'British Racing Green' (BRG) originated from the Gordon Bennett Cup races, which were international motor races held annually between 1900 and 1905. When Britain hosted the 1903 race, it was illegal to race on public roads in Great Britain. The race was therefore moved to Ireland, which was then part of the United Kingdom. As a gesture of respect to their Irish hosts, the British cars were painted shamrock green. This specific shade of green became the national racing color for Britain. Over time, the exact shade has varied, but it generally refers to a deep, rich green. It was officially recognized by the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile) as the national racing color for the UK.

First Recorded Use

Circa 1903

Cultural Associations

BRG is iconic and deeply embedded in British automotive culture, representing a heritage of speed, engineering, and sportsmanship. It is commonly used on classic British sports cars (e.g., Jaguar, Aston Martin, Lotus, MG) and modern vehicles that wish to evoke this heritage. Beyond racing, it is also used in fashion, design, and other contexts to signify British elegance and tradition. The color is often associated with luxury, performance, and a certain understated sophistication.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #004225;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #004225;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #004225;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #004225,
        #84003A
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #004225,
        #84003A
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$british-racing-green: #004225;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$british-racing-green-r: 0;
$british-racing-green-g: 66;
$british-racing-green-b: 37;

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