Rifle Green

HEX: #414833 | Modern Palette

On White
9.55:1
PASS
On Black
2.20:1
FAIL

Color Specifications

HEX
#414833
RGB
65, 72, 51
HSL
80°, 29% ,28%
CMYK
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).

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Color Palettes

Rifle Green #414833 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.
 
RIFLE GREEN
 
 
 
Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
RIFLE 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

Rifle Green #414833 pairs with #3A3348 as its complementary color, and #334148 and #483341 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.

RIFLE GREEN
Analogous

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

RIFLE GREEN
Triadic

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

RIFLE GREEN
Split-Complementary

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

RIFLE GREEN
Tetradic (Square)

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

RIFLE GREEN
Monochromatic

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

RIFLE GREEN

Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Rifle Green #414833 moves from dark #0D0F0B tones through the base color to lighter #F3F4F0 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

RIFLE GREEN

Color Characteristics

Mood
Earthy
Style
Muted
Use case
Text Border Print

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #464633
Protanopia #474733
Tritanopia #444646
Achromatopsia #454545

Frequently Asked Questions

Rifle Green (#414833) is a color with RGB(65, 72, 51) and HSL(80°, 29.17%, 28.24%).

#414833 pairs strongly with #3A3348 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#414833 is suitable for Text, Border, Print and works well with Muted styles.

#414833 is commonly associated with Earthy.

The name Rifle Green is linked to Rifle Green from English, meaning A dark shade of green, specifically associated with the uniforms of rifle regiments..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Rifle Green
Meaning A dark shade of green, specifically associated with the uniforms of rifle regiments.
Language English
First Recorded Use Late 18th Century

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.

Similar Named Colors
Rifle Green #444C38 ΔE 1.45
Kombu Green #354230 ΔE 3.75
Gray Asparagus #465945 ΔE 6.99
Ebony #555D50 ΔE 8.23

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);
}