UP Forest Green

HEX: #014421 | Modern Palette

On White
11.35:1
PASS
On Black
1.85:1
FAIL

Color Specifications

HEX
#014421
RGB
1, 68, 33
HSL
148°, 98% ,26%
CMYK
98.53, 0, 51.47, 73.33

About UP Forest Green

UP Forest Green (#014421) is a color with RGB(1, 68, 33) and HSL(148.66°, 98.53%, 26.67%). 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 #440124, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #210144 and #442101. The name comes from Forest Green (English).

  • HEX: #014421
  • RGB: 1, 68, 33
  • HSL: 148.66°, 98.53%, 26.67%
  • Mood: Bold, Luxury
  • Style: Cool
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #440124
  • Triadic colors: #210144, #442101
  • The name comes from Forest Green (English).

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 #014421 from deepest shade to lightest tint.

Color Characteristics

Mood
Bold Luxury
Style
Cool
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #393923
Protanopia #404021
Tritanopia #124141
Achromatopsia #3A3A3A

Frequently Asked Questions

UP Forest Green (#014421) is a color with RGB(1, 68, 33) and HSL(148.66°, 98.53%, 26.67%).

#014421 pairs strongly with #440124 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#014421 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Cool styles.

#014421 is commonly associated with Bold, Luxury.

The name UP Forest Green is linked to Forest Green from English, meaning A shade of green reminiscent of the deep, dark green found in dense forests..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Forest Green
Meaning A shade of green reminiscent of the deep, dark green found in dense forests.
Language English
First Recorded Use Late 19th Century

History

The color 'Forest Green' evokes the natural world, specifically the rich, dark foliage of woodlands. Its adoption as a named color likely coincided with a growing appreciation for nature and the need for more precise color terminology in industries like textiles, paints, and art supplies. The specific hex code #014421 for 'UP Forest Green' suggests a particular institutional or brand-specific shade, likely developed for branding purposes by a university (UP often stands for University of the Philippines, among others) or a similar organization. This specific shade is very dark, almost black in some lighting, reflecting a sense of tradition, stability, and connection to nature.

First Recorded Use

The term 'forest green' as a specific color name began to appear in English around the late 19th century, though variations of describing deep greens existed earlier. Its use became more standardized with the advent of color charts and widespread industrial dyeing.

Cultural Associations

Forest green is widely associated with nature, environmentalism, and growth. It is often used in branding for outdoor companies, national parks, and eco-friendly products. In fashion, it can convey sophistication and earthiness. It's also a common color for uniforms, particularly those with a connection to the outdoors or a traditional aesthetic. The 'UP' prefix suggests a specific institutional context, where this color would be deeply embedded in the identity of that organization, appearing on logos, merchandise, and official documents, thereby carrying the weight of that institution's history and values.

Similar Named Colors

British Racing Green #004225 ΔE 1.95
Cal Poly Pomona Green #1E4D2B ΔE 3.71
Myrtle #21421E ΔE 4.64
Dark Green #013220 ΔE 7.52

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #014421;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #014421;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #014421;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #014421,
        #870147
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #014421,
        #870147
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$up-forest-green: #014421;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$up-forest-green-r: 1;
$up-forest-green-g: 68;
$up-forest-green-b: 33;

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