Phthalo Green
HEX: #123524 | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#123524
18, 53, 36
150°, 66% ,20%
66.04, 0, 32.08, 79.22
About Phthalo Green
Phthalo Green (#123524) is a color with RGB(18, 53, 36) and HSL(150.86°, 66.04%, 20.78%). It is commonly associated with Bold, Luxury moods. In design, it fits Cool styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Background. Its complementary color is #351223, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #241235 and #352412. The name comes from Phthalocyanine Green (English (derived from Greek)).
- HEX: #123524
- RGB: 18, 53, 36
- HSL: 150.86°, 66.04%, 20.78%
- Mood: Bold, Luxury
- Style: Cool
- Use case: Text, Button, Background
- Complementary color: #351223
- Triadic colors: #241235, #352412
- The name comes from Phthalocyanine Green (English (derived from Greek)).
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 #123524 from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
Phthalo Green is a synthetic organic pigment, specifically a chlorinated copper phthalocyanine. The parent compound, phthalocyanine, was accidentally discovered in 1907 and then rediscovered and properly identified in 1928 by Swiss researchers. Its commercial production began in the 1930s by ICI (Imperial Chemical Industries) in the UK and DuPont in the US. Phthalo Green (Pigment Green 7) was developed shortly after Phthalo Blue (Pigment Blue 15) by introducing chlorine atoms into the phthalocyanine molecule, which shifts the color from blue to green. It quickly gained popularity due to its exceptional tinting strength, permanence, and transparency, becoming a staple in artists' palettes and industrial applications.
First Recorded Use
1930s (for the pigment class), 1940s-1950s (for common art material naming)
Cultural Associations
Phthalo Green is widely recognized in the art world for its intense, cool, and somewhat artificial green hue. It is often used by artists for its versatility in mixing, allowing for a broad range of greens when combined with yellows or blues. Its strong tinting power means only a small amount is needed. It's a common color in modern and contemporary art, as well as in graphic design and industrial coatings where vibrant, stable greens are desired. It's sometimes perceived as a 'modern' green, contrasting with more earthy or natural greens.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #123524;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #123524;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #123524;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#123524,
#581234
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#123524,
#581234
);
}// SCSS variable
$phthalo-green: #123524;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$phthalo-green-r: 18;
$phthalo-green-g: 53;
$phthalo-green-b: 36;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $phthalo-green;
color: rgba($phthalo-green-r, $phthalo-green-g, $phthalo-green-b, 0.8);
}