Generic Viridian

HEX: #007F66 | Modern Palette

On White
4.97:1
PASS
On Black
4.23:1
FAIL

Color Specifications

HEX
#007F66
RGB
0, 127, 102
HSL
168°, 100% ,49%
CMYK
100, 0, 19.69, 50.2

About Generic Viridian

Generic Viridian (#007F66) is a color with RGB(0, 127, 102) and HSL(168.19°, 100%, 49.8%). It is commonly associated with Bold moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Cool styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #7F0019, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #66007F and #7F6600. The name comes from viridis (Latin).

  • HEX: #007F66
  • RGB: 0, 127, 102
  • HSL: 168.19°, 100%, 49.8%
  • Mood: Bold
  • Style: Vivid, Cool
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #7F0019
  • Triadic colors: #66007F, #7F6600
  • The name comes from viridis (Latin).

Live Components

LIGHT
DARK
System Notification Box

Color Palettes

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
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

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 #007F66 from deepest shade to lightest tint.

Color Characteristics

Mood
Bold
Style
Vivid Cool
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #6C6C68
Protanopia #787866
Tritanopia #1A7C7C
Achromatopsia #707070

Frequently Asked Questions

Generic Viridian (#007F66) is a color with RGB(0, 127, 102) and HSL(168.19°, 100%, 49.8%).

#007F66 pairs strongly with #7F0019 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#007F66 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Cool styles.

#007F66 is commonly associated with Bold.

The name Generic Viridian is linked to viridis from Latin, meaning green.

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word viridis
Meaning green
Language Latin
First Recorded Use 19th Century

History

Viridian is a blue-green pigment, a hydrated chromium(III) oxide, that was first synthesized in France in 1838 by Pannetier and Binet, but not commercialized until 1859 by Guignet. It quickly became popular among artists due to its permanence, transparency, and brilliant hue, offering a stable alternative to earlier, less permanent green pigments like emerald green (Paris green), which was highly toxic. Its name is derived from the Latin 'viridis' meaning green. It was notably used by Impressionist and Post-Impressionist painters.

First Recorded Use

1859

Cultural Associations

Viridian is often associated with nature, freshness, and vitality due to its vibrant green color. In art, it's known for its ability to create deep shadows and luminous glazes. It has a sophisticated and somewhat cool quality compared to warmer greens. Its use in the 19th century marked a significant advancement in the range of stable pigments available to artists.

Similar Named Colors
Deep Green-cyan Turquoise #0E7C61 ΔE 1.43
Spanish Viridian #007F5C ΔE 3.23
Tropical Rain Forest #00755E ΔE 3.53
Viridian #40826D ΔE 4.86

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #007F66;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #007F66;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #007F66;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #007F66,
        #FE0032
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #007F66,
        #FE0032
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$generic-viridian: #007F66;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$generic-viridian-r: 0;
$generic-viridian-g: 127;
$generic-viridian-b: 102;

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