Rifle Green
HEX: #414833 | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#414833
65, 72, 51
80°, 29% ,28%
9.72, 0, 29.17, 71.76
About Rifle Green
Rifle Green (#414833) is a color with RGB(65, 72, 51) and HSL(80°, 29.17%, 28.24%). It is commonly associated with Earthy moods. In design, it fits Muted styles and is suitable for Text, Border, Print. Its complementary color is #3A3348, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #334148 and #483341. The name comes from Rifle Green (English).
- HEX: #414833
- RGB: 65, 72, 51
- HSL: 80°, 29.17%, 28.24%
- Mood: Earthy
- Style: Muted
- Use case: Text, Border, Print
- Complementary color: #3A3348
- Triadic colors: #334148, #483341
- The name comes from Rifle Green (English).
Live Components
Color Palettes
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 #414833 from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
The color 'Rifle Green' originated with the uniforms of rifle regiments in the British Army. Unlike the bright red worn by most infantry, rifle regiments adopted dark green uniforms for camouflage purposes, as their role often involved skirmishing and operating in less conspicuous ways. The 95th Rifles (later The Rifle Brigade) and the 60th Royal American Regiment (later The King's Royal Rifle Corps) were among the first to wear this distinctive color. The dark green provided better concealment in wooded or natural environments compared to red. Over time, 'Rifle Green' became synonymous with these elite light infantry units and their successors.
First Recorded Use
Circa 1790s
Cultural Associations
Rifle Green is strongly associated with military tradition, particularly with British rifle regiments. It evokes images of precision, stealth, and elite soldiery. Beyond military uniforms, the color has been adopted in various contexts, including fashion, where it is seen as a sophisticated and classic shade of dark green. It is often used to convey a sense of heritage or understated elegance. In some sporting contexts, particularly shooting sports, the color may also appear, referencing its origins.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #414833;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #414833;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #414833;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#414833,
#41335D
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#414833,
#41335D
);
}// SCSS variable
$rifle-green: #414833;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$rifle-green-r: 65;
$rifle-green-g: 72;
$rifle-green-b: 51;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $rifle-green;
color: rgba($rifle-green-r, $rifle-green-g, $rifle-green-b, 0.8);
}