Persian Green

HEX: #00A693 | Modern Palette

On White
3.05:1
FAIL
On Black
6.88:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#00A693
RGB
0, 166, 147
HSL
173°, 100% ,65%
CMYK
100, 0, 11.45, 34.9

About Persian Green

Persian Green (#00A693) is a color with RGB(0, 166, 147) and HSL(173.13°, 100%, 65.1%). 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 #A60013, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #9300A6 and #A69300. The name comes from Persian Green (English).

  • HEX: #00A693
  • RGB: 0, 166, 147
  • HSL: 173.13°, 100%, 65.1%
  • Mood: Bold, Playful
  • Style: Vivid, Neon
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #A60013
  • Triadic colors: #9300A6, #A69300
  • The name comes from Persian Green (English).

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Color Palettes

Persian Green #00A693 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

Persian Green #00A693 pairs with #A60013 as its complementary color, and #9300A6 and #A69300 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.

PERSIAN GREEN
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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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Persian Green #00A693 moves from dark #001A17 tones through the base color to lighter #E6FFFC tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

PERSIAN GREEN

Color Characteristics

Mood
Bold Playful
Style
Vivid Neon
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #8E8E95
Protanopia #9E9E93
Tritanopia #1CA4A4
Achromatopsia #939393

Frequently Asked Questions

Persian Green (#00A693) is a color with RGB(0, 166, 147) and HSL(173.13°, 100%, 65.1%).

#00A693 pairs strongly with #A60013 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#00A693 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Neon styles.

#00A693 is commonly associated with Bold, Playful.

The name Persian Green is linked to Persian Green from English, meaning A color resembling the green often found in Persian art, ceramics, and textiles..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Persian Green
Meaning A color resembling the green often found in Persian art, ceramics, and textiles.
Language English
First Recorded Use Late 19th - Early 20th Century

History

The color 'Persian Green' (#00a693) is a vibrant, medium to dark spring green or teal color. It is deeply associated with Persian (Iranian) art, architecture, and crafts, particularly ceramics, tiles, and miniature paintings from the Islamic Golden Age onwards. This specific shade, often achieved through copper compounds in glazes, was popular for its beauty and stability. It can be seen extensively in mosques, palaces, and historical artifacts across Iran and other regions influenced by Persian culture. The name itself is a Western designation to describe this prominent color in Persian aesthetics.

First Recorded Use

The specific color name 'Persian Green' likely emerged as European and Western interest in Persian art and culture grew, leading to the cataloging and naming of colors observed in these artifacts. While the color itself has existed for millennia, its specific English name is more recent.

Cultural Associations

In Persian culture, green is often associated with nature, paradise, growth, and sometimes with Islam (as it is said to be the favorite color of the Prophet Muhammad). The specific 'Persian Green' shade evokes the lush gardens and intricate designs characteristic of Persian artistry. It is a color that signifies richness, beauty, and a long artistic tradition. It is distinct from other greens and holds a special place in the visual identity of Iran.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #00A693;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #00A693;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #00A693;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #00A693,
        #FF4D61
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #00A693,
        #FF4D61
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$persian-green: #00A693;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$persian-green-r: 0;
$persian-green-g: 166;
$persian-green-b: 147;

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