UFO Green

HEX: #3CD070 | Modern Palette

On White
2.01:1
FAIL
On Black
10.45:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#3CD070
RGB
60, 208, 112
HSL
141°, 71% ,81%
CMYK
71.15, 0, 46.15, 18.43

About UFO Green

UFO Green (#3CD070) is a color with RGB(60, 208, 112) and HSL(141.08°, 71.15%, 81.57%). It is commonly associated with Playful moods. In design, it fits Cool styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Background. Its complementary color is #D03C9C, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #703CD0 and #D0703C. The name comes from UFO Green (English).

  • HEX: #3CD070
  • RGB: 60, 208, 112
  • HSL: 141.08°, 71.15%, 81.57%
  • Mood: Playful
  • Style: Cool
  • Use case: Text, Button, Background
  • Complementary color: #D03C9C
  • Triadic colors: #703CD0, #D0703C
  • The name comes from UFO 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 #3CD070 from deepest shade to lightest tint.

Color Characteristics

Mood
Playful
Style
Cool
Use case
Text Button Background

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #B5B574
Protanopia #C6C66F
Tritanopia #5CC7C7
Achromatopsia #B7B7B7

Frequently Asked Questions

UFO Green (#3CD070) is a color with RGB(60, 208, 112) and HSL(141.08°, 71.15%, 81.57%).

#3CD070 pairs strongly with #D03C9C as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#3CD070 is suitable for Text, Button, Background and works well with Cool styles.

#3CD070 is commonly associated with Playful.

The name UFO Green is linked to UFO Green from English, meaning A vibrant, often slightly artificial-looking green, reminiscent of how extraterrestrial or alien technology might be depicted in popular culture, particularly with a glowing or neon quality..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word UFO Green
Meaning A vibrant, often slightly artificial-looking green, reminiscent of how extraterrestrial or alien technology might be depicted in popular culture, particularly with a glowing or neon quality.
Language English
First Recorded Use Late 20th Century

History

The term 'UFO Green' is not a formally recognized color name in the same vein as 'Emerald Green' or 'Forest Green' but rather a descriptive, culturally-derived name. Its origin is deeply tied to science fiction, particularly the visual representation of aliens, alien technology, or the glow emanating from unidentified flying objects in movies, television shows, comic books, and video games. This shade often leans towards a lime green or chartreuse, sometimes with a hint of yellow or blue, and is frequently associated with a luminous or otherworldly quality. It gained traction as a colloquial descriptor as designers and artists sought to evoke a sense of the extraterrestrial.

First Recorded Use

Likely emerged in popular culture and design contexts as a descriptive term for a specific shade of green, particularly with the rise of science fiction media and the widespread use of color in digital and print media.

Cultural Associations

Culturally, 'UFO Green' immediately conjures images of aliens, science fiction, and the unknown. It's often used to signify something futuristic, mysterious, or even slightly menacing, depending on the context. It's a popular color in themed parties, Halloween decorations, and any design aiming for a retro-futuristic or alien aesthetic. Its association with 'UFOs' (Unidentified Flying Objects) makes it instantly recognizable as a color linked to extraterrestrial life and space exploration in the popular imagination.

Similar Named Colors
Emerald #50C878 ΔE 3.01
Malachite #0BDA51 ΔE 5.31
Pastel Green #77DD77 ΔE 5.69
Very Light Malachite Green #64E986 ΔE 6.31

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #3CD070;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #3CD070;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #3CD070;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #3CD070,
        #F1AFDA
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #3CD070,
        #F1AFDA
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$ufo-green: #3CD070;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$ufo-green-r: 60;
$ufo-green-g: 208;
$ufo-green-b: 112;

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