North Texas Green
HEX: #059033 | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#059033
5, 144, 51
139°, 96% ,56%
96.53, 0, 64.58, 43.53
About North Texas Green
North Texas Green (#059033) is a color with RGB(5, 144, 51) and HSL(139.86°, 96.53%, 56.47%). It is commonly associated with Bold moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Neon styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #900562, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #330590 and #903305. The name comes from North Texas Green (English).
- HEX: #059033
- RGB: 5, 144, 51
- HSL: 139.86°, 96.53%, 56.47%
- Mood: Bold
- Style: Vivid, Neon
- Use case: Text, Button, Accent
- Complementary color: #900562
- Triadic colors: #330590, #903305
- The name comes from North Texas Green (English).
Live Components
Color Palettes
North Texas Green #059033 is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.
Color Harmonies
North Texas Green #059033 pairs with #900562 as its complementary color, and #330590 and #903305 in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
The color 'North Texas Green' (hex #059033) is most famously and widely recognized as the primary color for the University of North Texas (UNT) athletics and branding. UNT officially adopted this specific shade of green as part of its brand identity. Before this specific hex code became standardized, UNT's colors were generally 'green and white,' but the exact shade of green could vary. The standardization of 'North Texas Green' with a specific hex code reflects a modern approach to brand consistency across digital and print media. Its adoption by UNT has led to its broader association with the North Texas region, especially in contexts related to education, sports, and local pride.
First Recorded Use
While the concept of 'green' is ancient, the specific naming and popularization of 'North Texas Green' as a distinct color, particularly with the hex code #059033, likely emerged in the late 20th or early 21st century. It's often associated with branding for local sports teams, universities, or regional identity initiatives.
Cultural Associations
This color holds significant cultural weight in the North Texas region, primarily due to its strong association with the University of North Texas. It evokes feelings of local pride, academic achievement, and athletic spirit for alumni, students, and residents. It's commonly seen on apparel, merchandise, university buildings, and sports venues. Beyond UNT, other local businesses or organizations might use similar shades to subtly align themselves with the regional identity fostered by the university.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #059033;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #059033;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #059033;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#059033,
#FB25B4
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#059033,
#FB25B4
);
}// SCSS variable
$north-texas-green: #059033;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$north-texas-green-r: 5;
$north-texas-green-g: 144;
$north-texas-green-b: 51;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $north-texas-green;
color: rgba($north-texas-green-r, $north-texas-green-g, $north-texas-green-b, 0.8);
}