Harlequin Green

HEX: #46CB18 | Modern Palette

On White
2.14:1
FAIL
On Black
9.82:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#46CB18
RGB
70, 203, 24
HSL
104°, 88% ,79%
CMYK
65.52, 0, 88.18, 20.39

About Harlequin Green

Harlequin Green (#46CB18) is a color with RGB(70, 203, 24) and HSL(104.58°, 88.18%, 79.61%). It is commonly associated with Bold, Playful moods. In design, it fits Neon, Cool styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #9D18CB, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #1846CB and #CB1846. The name comes from Harlequin Green (English).

  • HEX: #46CB18
  • RGB: 70, 203, 24
  • HSL: 104.58°, 88.18%, 79.61%
  • Mood: Bold, Playful
  • Style: Neon, Cool
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #9D18CB
  • Triadic colors: #1846CB, #CB1846
  • The name comes from Harlequin Green (English).

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Color Palettes

Harlequin Green #46CB18 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.
 
 
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3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Harlequin Green #46CB18 pairs with #9D18CB as its complementary color, and #1846CB and #CB1846 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 Harlequin Green #46CB18 moves from dark #081703 tones through the base color to lighter #EDFCE8 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Bold Playful
Style
Neon Cool
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #B1B128
Protanopia #C2C213
Tritanopia #68BFBF
Achromatopsia #B1B1B1

Frequently Asked Questions

Harlequin Green (#46CB18) is a color with RGB(70, 203, 24) and HSL(104.58°, 88.18%, 79.61%).

#46CB18 pairs strongly with #9D18CB as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#46CB18 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Neon, Cool styles.

#46CB18 is commonly associated with Bold, Playful.

The name Harlequin Green is linked to Harlequin Green from English, meaning A bright, vivid green color, often associated with the costume of a harlequin character..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Harlequin Green
Meaning A bright, vivid green color, often associated with the costume of a harlequin character.
Language English
First Recorded Use Late 19th - Early 20th Century

History

The 'harlequin' character originated in the Commedia dell'arte of 16th-century Italy. Harlequin (Arlecchino) was known for his multi-colored, often diamond-patterned costume. Over time, 'harlequin' came to describe anything with a variegated, motley, or brightly contrasting appearance. When applied to a single color like green, 'Harlequin Green' typically refers to a particularly vibrant, almost theatrical shade of green, evoking the playful and striking nature of the character's attire. It's a descriptive name rather than a scientific one, often used to convey a specific aesthetic feel.

First Recorded Use

The term 'harlequin' in relation to colors (like harlequin pattern or harlequin colors) emerged earlier, but 'Harlequin Green' as a specific named color likely gained traction as color naming became more standardized in the late 19th or early 20th century, particularly in fashion, art, and paint industries. Precise first use is difficult to pinpoint without specific historical color charts or fashion publications.

Cultural Associations

The name evokes a sense of playfulness, theatricality, and vibrancy. It's not a 'natural' green like forest green or olive green, but rather a 'costume' or 'performance' green. It might be associated with spring, new growth, or even a slightly artificial, energetic feel due to its brightness. In design, it can be used to add a pop of color or a whimsical touch.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #46CB18;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #46CB18;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #46CB18;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #46CB18,
        #E19DF9
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #46CB18,
        #E19DF9
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$harlequin-green: #46CB18;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$harlequin-green-r: 70;
$harlequin-green-g: 203;
$harlequin-green-b: 24;

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