Neon Green

HEX: #39FF14 | Modern Palette

On White
1.36:1
FAIL
On Black
15.49:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#39FF14
RGB
57, 255, 20
HSL
110°, 92% ,100%
CMYK
77.65, 0, 92.16, 0

About Neon Green

Neon Green (#39FF14) is a color with RGB(57, 255, 20) and HSL(110.55°, 92.16%, 100%). It is commonly associated with Playful moods. In design, it fits Neon, Cool styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Background. Its complementary color is #DA14FF, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #1439FF and #FF1439. The name comes from Neon Green (English).

  • HEX: #39FF14
  • RGB: 57, 255, 20
  • HSL: 110.55°, 92.16%, 100%
  • Mood: Playful
  • Style: Neon, Cool
  • Use case: Text, Button, Background
  • Complementary color: #DA14FF
  • Triadic colors: #1439FF, #FF1439
  • The name comes from Neon 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 #39FF14 from deepest shade to lightest tint.

Color Characteristics

Mood
Playful
Style
Neon Cool
Use case
Text Button Background

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #DDDD2F
Protanopia #F3F309
Tritanopia #74F0F0
Achromatopsia #DDDDDD

Frequently Asked Questions

Neon Green (#39FF14) is a color with RGB(57, 255, 20) and HSL(110.55°, 92.16%, 100%).

#39FF14 pairs strongly with #DA14FF as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#39FF14 is suitable for Text, Button, Background and works well with Neon, Cool styles.

#39FF14 is commonly associated with Playful.

The name Neon Green is linked to Neon Green from English, meaning A vivid, fluorescent shade of green, reminiscent of the glow produced by neon lights..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Neon Green
Meaning A vivid, fluorescent shade of green, reminiscent of the glow produced by neon lights.
Language English
First Recorded Use Mid-20th Century

History

The term 'neon' itself comes from the Greek word 'neos' meaning 'new'. Neon lights, which use noble gases to produce a bright glow, became popular in the early 20th century. As synthetic dyes and pigments advanced, particularly in the mid-20th century, colors that mimicked the intense, glowing quality of neon lights began to emerge. 'Neon Green' specifically gained prominence in the 1960s and 1980s, often associated with counter-culture, rave culture, and futuristic aesthetics. Its hexadecimal code #39ff14 is a modern digital representation of this vibrant hue.

First Recorded Use

1960s

Cultural Associations

Often associated with rave culture, electronic music, and 1980s/90s fashion. Used to signify high visibility, often in safety equipment or athletic wear. Can evoke feelings of energy, excitement, artificiality, and the future. Popular in cyberpunk aesthetics and science fiction for its 'otherworldly' glow.

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Harlequin #3FFF00 ΔE 0.51
Green #00FF00 ΔE 0.89
Bright Green #66FF00 ΔE 2.44
Lawn Green #7CFC00 ΔE 4.15

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #39FF14;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #39FF14;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #39FF14;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #39FF14,
        #FFFFFF
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #39FF14,
        #FFFFFF
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$neon-green: #39FF14;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$neon-green-r: 57;
$neon-green-g: 255;
$neon-green-b: 20;

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