British Racing Green
HEX: #004225 | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#004225
0, 66, 37
153°, 100% ,25%
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
Color Palettes
Color Harmonies
Complementary
The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.
Analogous
Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
Triadic
Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.
Split-Complementary
Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.
Tetradic (Square)
Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.
Monochromatic
Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.
Shades & Tints
A seamless scale of #004225 from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
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.
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);
}