Pullman Green

HEX: #3B331C | Modern Palette

On White
12.53:1
PASS
On Black
1.68:1
FAIL

Color Specifications

HEX
#3B331C
RGB
59, 51, 28
HSL
44°, 52% ,23%
CMYK
0, 13.56, 52.54, 76.86

About Pullman Green

Pullman Green (#3B331C) is a color with RGB(59, 51, 28) and HSL(44.52°, 52.54%, 23.14%). It is commonly associated with Bold, Earthy moods. In design, it fits Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Background. Its complementary color is #1C243B, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #1C3B33 and #331C3B. The name comes from Pullman Green (English).

  • HEX: #3B331C
  • RGB: 59, 51, 28
  • HSL: 44.52°, 52.54%, 23.14%
  • Mood: Bold, Earthy
  • Style: Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Background
  • Complementary color: #1C243B
  • Triadic colors: #1C3B33, #331C3B
  • The name comes from Pullman Green (English).

Live Components

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Color Palettes

Pullman Green #3B331C 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

Pullman Green #3B331C pairs with #1C243B as its complementary color, and #1C3B33 and #331C3B 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 Pullman Green #3B331C moves from dark #110F08 tones through the base color to lighter #F7F4EE tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Bold Earthy
Style
Warm
Use case
Text Button Background

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #35351C
Protanopia #34341C
Tritanopia #3D3131
Achromatopsia #343434

Frequently Asked Questions

Pullman Green (#3B331C) is a color with RGB(59, 51, 28) and HSL(44.52°, 52.54%, 23.14%).

#3B331C pairs strongly with #1C243B as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#3B331C is suitable for Text, Button, Background and works well with Warm styles.

#3B331C is commonly associated with Bold, Earthy.

The name Pullman Green is linked to Pullman Green from English, meaning A specific shade of dark green, often associated with the Pullman Company's railway cars..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Pullman Green
Meaning A specific shade of dark green, often associated with the Pullman Company's railway cars.
Language English
First Recorded Use Late 19th Century

History

Pullman Green was the signature color of the Pullman Palace Car Company, founded by George M. Pullman. The company was renowned for its luxurious railway sleeping and dining cars, which became synonymous with comfortable and elegant long-distance travel in the United States. The dark green color was chosen for its perceived sophistication, durability, and ability to hide dirt and grime accumulated during long journeys, while still presenting a distinguished appearance. It was applied to the exterior of most Pullman cars for decades, becoming an iconic part of American railway history. The exact shade could vary slightly over time due to paint manufacturing processes and application, but the general dark green aesthetic remained consistent.

First Recorded Use

Circa 1890s

Cultural Associations

Pullman Green evokes a strong sense of nostalgia for the 'Golden Age of Rail Travel' in America. It represents a period of significant industrial growth, luxury, and the expansion of transportation networks. The Pullman Company also played a complex role in American labor history, particularly with the Pullman Strike of 1894 and the formation of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, a significant African American labor union. Thus, the color is not just about aesthetics but also intertwined with social and economic narratives of the era. It is still used today in various contexts to evoke a vintage or classic railway aesthetic.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #3B331C;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #3B331C;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #3B331C;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #3B331C,
        #1C2C5A
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #3B331C,
        #1C2C5A
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$pullman-green: #3B331C;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$pullman-green-r: 59;
$pullman-green-g: 51;
$pullman-green-b: 28;

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