Green (pigment)
HEX: #00A550 | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#00A550
0, 165, 80
149°, 100% ,64%
100, 0, 51.52, 35.29
About Green (pigment)
Green (pigment) (#00A550) is a color with RGB(0, 165, 80) and HSL(149.09°, 100%, 64.71%). It is commonly associated with Bold, Playful moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Neon styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #A50055, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #5000A5 and #A55000. The name comes from *grōnijaz (Proto-Germanic).
- HEX: #00A550
- RGB: 0, 165, 80
- HSL: 149.09°, 100%, 64.71%
- Mood: Bold, Playful
- Style: Vivid, Neon
- Use case: Text, Button, Accent
- Complementary color: #A50055
- Triadic colors: #5000A5, #A55000
- The name comes from *grōnijaz (Proto-Germanic).
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 #00A550 from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
The word 'green' has deep roots in Germanic languages, stemming from a Proto-Germanic word *grōnijaz, which is related to 'grow'. This connection highlights the ancient association of the color with vegetation, growth, and life. In Old English, it was 'grēne'. Over centuries, its meaning and usage have remained remarkably consistent, primarily referring to the color of plants and nature. Pigments for green have historically been derived from various natural sources, including minerals (like malachite) and plant extracts. Synthetic green pigments became more common with advancements in chemistry.
First Recorded Use
Before 700 AD
Cultural Associations
Green holds diverse cultural meanings. It is widely associated with nature, environment, growth, renewal, and fertility. In many cultures, it symbolizes spring and new beginnings. It can also represent luck (e.g., four-leaf clover), money (especially in Western cultures due to currency color), and envy or jealousy. In Islam, green is considered a sacred color, often associated with paradise. In traffic lights, green universally signifies 'go' or safety. Its use in environmental movements is prominent, representing sustainability and conservation.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #00A550;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #00A550;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #00A550;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#00A550,
#FF4BA8
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#00A550,
#FF4BA8
);
}// SCSS variable
$green-(pigment): #00A550;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$green-(pigment)-r: 0;
$green-(pigment)-g: 165;
$green-(pigment)-b: 80;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $green-(pigment);
color: rgba($green-(pigment)-r, $green-(pigment)-g, $green-(pigment)-b, 0.8);
}