Lincoln Green

HEX: #195905 | Modern Palette

On White
8.49:1
PASS
On Black
2.47:1
FAIL

Color Specifications

HEX
#195905
RGB
25, 89, 5
HSL
105°, 94% ,34%
CMYK
71.91, 0, 94.38, 65.1

About Lincoln Green

Lincoln Green (#195905) is a color with RGB(25, 89, 5) and HSL(105.71°, 94.38%, 34.9%). It is commonly associated with Bold moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Cool styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #450559, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #051959 and #590519. The name comes from Lincoln Green (English).

  • HEX: #195905
  • RGB: 25, 89, 5
  • HSL: 105.71°, 94.38%, 34.9%
  • Mood: Bold
  • Style: Vivid, Cool
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #450559
  • Triadic colors: #051959, #590519
  • The name comes from Lincoln Green (English).

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Color Palettes

Lincoln Green #195905 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

Lincoln Green #195905 pairs with #450559 as its complementary color, and #051959 and #590519 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.

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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 Lincoln Green #195905 moves from dark #071801 tones through the base color to lighter #ECFEE7 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Bold
Style
Vivid Cool
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #4D4D0B
Protanopia #555504
Tritanopia #2A5353
Achromatopsia #4D4D4D

Frequently Asked Questions

Lincoln Green (#195905) is a color with RGB(25, 89, 5) and HSL(105.71°, 94.38%, 34.9%).

#195905 pairs strongly with #450559 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#195905 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Cool styles.

#195905 is commonly associated with Bold.

The name Lincoln Green is linked to Lincoln Green from English, meaning A specific shade of green cloth, historically associated with Lincoln..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Lincoln Green
Meaning A specific shade of green cloth, historically associated with Lincoln.
Language English
First Recorded Use Late Middle Ages

History

The term 'Lincoln Green' refers to a particular shade of green dye and cloth that was famously produced in Lincoln, England, during the medieval period. Lincoln was a significant center for wool and cloth production. The green color was achieved using woad (for blue) and weld or dyer's broom (for yellow) to create a vibrant and durable green. It gained widespread recognition, particularly through its association with the legendary figure of Robin Hood and his Merry Men, who are often depicted wearing Lincoln Green tunics. This association, though possibly anachronistic in its precise historical detail for Robin Hood, cemented the color's place in English folklore and literature as a symbol of the forest, outlaws, and a certain rustic nobility. The quality and distinctiveness of Lincoln Green made it a prized commodity.

First Recorded Use

Late 14th - Early 15th Century

Cultural Associations

Lincoln Green is most famously and enduringly associated with Robin Hood and his Merry Men. This connection has made the color a symbol of the English forest, rebellion against injustice, and a romanticized view of medieval outlaw life. It evokes images of Sherwood Forest, archery, and a sense of natural freedom. Beyond Robin Hood, it represents a historical period of English textile excellence and the importance of regional industries. The color itself is often described as a deep, rich, somewhat muted green, reminiscent of forest foliage.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #195905;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #195905;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #195905;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #195905,
        #8505AD
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #195905,
        #8505AD
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$lincoln-green: #195905;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$lincoln-green-r: 25;
$lincoln-green-g: 89;
$lincoln-green-b: 5;

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