Russian Green
HEX: #679267 | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#679267
103, 146, 103
120°, 29% ,57%
29.45, 0, 29.45, 42.75
About Russian Green
Russian Green (#679267) is a color with RGB(103, 146, 103) and HSL(120°, 29.45%, 57.25%). It is commonly associated with Calm, Earthy moods. In design, it fits Muted, Cool styles and is suitable for Text, Border, Print. Its complementary color is #926792, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #676792 and #926767. The name comes from Russian Green (English).
- HEX: #679267
- RGB: 103, 146, 103
- HSL: 120°, 29.45%, 57.25%
- Mood: Calm, Earthy
- Style: Muted, Cool
- Use case: Text, Border, Print
- Complementary color: #926792
- Triadic colors: #676792, #926767
- The name comes from Russian 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 #679267 from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
The color 'Russian Green' is not a naturally occurring pigment with a singular historical origin like some ancient dyes. Instead, it's a descriptive color name that emerged to categorize a particular shade of green. Its association with Russia likely stems from several factors: 1. **Military Uniforms:** A common and enduring association is with the uniforms of the Imperial Russian Army and later the Soviet Army. These uniforms often featured drab, olive, or dark green shades for camouflage and practicality. The specific shade varied over time and branches, but a 'Russian Green' became a generalized term for these military greens. 2. **Natural Landscape:** Russia's vast forests and taiga regions are characterized by various shades of green, and the term might also evoke the natural, often muted, greens of the Russian landscape. 3. **Art and Design:** In art and design, 'Russian Green' might be used to evoke a certain aesthetic or historical period, particularly when depicting Russian subjects or styles. The hexadecimal code #679267 represents a specific interpretation of 'Russian Green,' which is a muted, somewhat desaturated green with a hint of grey or brown, fitting the military and natural landscape associations.
First Recorded Use
The exact first recorded use is difficult to pinpoint, but the term gained traction as specific color names became more standardized, particularly in military and fashion contexts. It likely emerged as a descriptive term before becoming a formalized color name.
Cultural Associations
**Military Symbolism:** Strongly linked to the Russian and Soviet military, evoking images of uniforms, equipment, and historical conflicts. **National Identity:** Can subtly contribute to a sense of Russian national identity, especially when used in contexts related to nature, history, or traditional design. **Practicality and Camouflage:** The muted nature of this green suggests practicality and camouflage, reflecting its historical use in military contexts. **Artistic Representation:** Used in art and literature to set a mood or depict scenes related to Russia, often conveying a sense of vastness, resilience, or solemnity.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #679267;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #679267;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #679267;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#679267,
#B272B2
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#679267,
#B272B2
);
}// SCSS variable
$russian-green: #679267;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$russian-green-r: 103;
$russian-green-g: 146;
$russian-green-b: 103;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $russian-green;
color: rgba($russian-green-r, $russian-green-g, $russian-green-b, 0.8);
}