Napier Green

HEX: #2A8000 | Modern Palette

On White
5.02:1
PASS
On Black
4.19:1
FAIL

Color Specifications

HEX
#2A8000
RGB
42, 128, 0
HSL
100°, 100% ,50%
CMYK
67.19, 0, 100, 49.8

About Napier Green

Napier Green (#2A8000) is a color with RGB(42, 128, 0) and HSL(100.31°, 100%, 50.2%). 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 #560080, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #002A80 and #80002A. The name comes from Napier Green (English).

  • HEX: #2A8000
  • RGB: 42, 128, 0
  • HSL: 100.31°, 100%, 50.2%
  • Mood: Bold
  • Style: Vivid, Cool
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #560080
  • Triadic colors: #002A80, #80002A
  • The name comes from Napier Green (English).

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Color Palettes

Napier Green #2A8000 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.
 
NAPIER GREEN
 
 
 
Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
NAPIER GREEN
 
 
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

Napier Green #2A8000 pairs with #560080 as its complementary color, and #002A80 and #80002A 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.

NAPIER GREEN
Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

NAPIER GREEN
Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

NAPIER GREEN
Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

NAPIER GREEN
Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

NAPIER GREEN
Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

NAPIER GREEN

Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Napier Green #2A8000 moves from dark #081A00 tones through the base color to lighter #EEFFE6 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

NAPIER GREEN

Color Characteristics

Mood
Bold
Style
Vivid Cool
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #6F6F0E
Protanopia #7A7A00
Tritanopia #407878
Achromatopsia #6F6F6F

Frequently Asked Questions

Napier Green (#2A8000) is a color with RGB(42, 128, 0) and HSL(100.31°, 100%, 50.2%).

#2A8000 pairs strongly with #560080 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#2A8000 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Cool styles.

#2A8000 is commonly associated with Bold.

The name Napier Green is linked to Napier Green from English, meaning A specific shade of green, often associated with a historical figure or place..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Napier Green
Meaning A specific shade of green, often associated with a historical figure or place.
Language English
First Recorded Use Late 19th - Early 20th Century (approximate)

History

The name 'Napier Green' likely derives from a connection to the Napier family, particularly Robert Napier (1791–1876), a Scottish marine engineer, or the town of Napier in New Zealand. Without more specific historical context, it's hard to definitively link it. Color names often arise from: 1. Association with a person (e.g., 'Napier's' favorite green, or a green used in designs by Napier). 2. Association with a place (e.g., a green prominent in the landscape around Napier, New Zealand, or a green used in heraldry or flags related to Napier). 3. Commercial branding (a paint or dye company might have named a shade 'Napier Green' for marketing purposes). The hex code #2a8000 indicates a dark, somewhat muted forest green or a deep olive green. It's a rich, earthy tone.

First Recorded Use

The exact first use is difficult to pinpoint without specific historical records for this particular shade name. However, color naming conventions often solidified around this period, especially for commercial or artistic pigments. It likely emerged in relation to a specific product, company, or individual.

Cultural Associations

Greens, in general, are culturally associated with nature, growth, renewal, money, envy, and tranquility. Specific shades like 'Napier Green' might evoke a sense of heritage, tradition, or a particular natural landscape, depending on the specific origin. If linked to Robert Napier, it might subtly suggest engineering, industry, or Scottish heritage. If linked to Napier, New Zealand, it might evoke the natural beauty of that region.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #2A8000;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #2A8000;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #2A8000;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #2A8000,
        #AC01FF
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #2A8000,
        #AC01FF
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$napier-green: #2A8000;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$napier-green-r: 42;
$napier-green-g: 128;
$napier-green-b: 0;

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