Android Green

HEX: #A4C639 | Modern Palette

On White
1.96:1
FAIL
On Black
10.72:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#A4C639
RGB
164, 198, 57
HSL
74°, 55% ,50%
CMYK
17, 0, 71, 22

About Android Green

Android Green (#A4C639) is a color with RGB(164, 198, 57) and HSL(74.5°, 55.3%, 50%). In design, it fits Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Logo. Its complementary color is #5B39C6, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #39A4C6 and #C639A4. The name comes from Android Green (English).

  • HEX: #A4C639
  • RGB: 164, 198, 57
  • HSL: 74.5°, 55.3%, 50%
  • Style: Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Logo
  • Complementary color: #5B39C6
  • Triadic colors: #39A4C6, #C639A4
  • The name comes from Android Green (English).

Live Components

LIGHT
DARK
System Notification Box

Color Palettes

Android Green #A4C639 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.
 
 
ANDROID GREEN
 
 
Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
ANDROID GREEN
 
 
Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
ANDROID GREEN
 
 
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Android Green #A4C639 pairs with #5B39C6 as its complementary color, and #39A4C6 and #C639A4 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.

ANDROID GREEN
Analogous

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

ANDROID GREEN
Triadic

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

ANDROID GREEN
Split-Complementary

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

ANDROID GREEN
Tetradic (Square)

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

ANDROID GREEN
Monochromatic

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

ANDROID GREEN

Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Android Green #A4C639 moves from dark #101406 tones through the base color to lighter #F6F9EB tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

ANDROID GREEN

Color Characteristics

Mood
Style
Warm
Use case
Text Button Logo

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #BDBD3C
Protanopia #C3C338
Tritanopia #B1BBBB
Achromatopsia #B9B9B9

Frequently Asked Questions

Android Green (#A4C639) is a color with RGB(164, 198, 57) and HSL(74.5°, 55.3%, 50%).

#A4C639 pairs strongly with #5B39C6 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#A4C639 is suitable for Text, Button, Logo and works well with Warm styles.

The name Android Green is linked to Android Green from English, meaning A specific shade of green associated with the Android brand..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Android Green
Meaning A specific shade of green associated with the Android brand.
Language English
First Recorded Use Early 2000s

History

The color #a4c639, commonly known as 'Android Green,' was established as a primary brand color for Google's Android mobile operating system. It became instantly recognizable with the introduction of the Android robot logo (often referred to as 'Bugdroid') and the overall visual identity of the platform. Its use has been consistent across Android's branding, marketing materials, and user interface elements, though specific UI implementations might vary slightly over different Android versions.

First Recorded Use

Circa 2007-2008 (with the public launch and branding of the Android mobile operating system)

Cultural Associations

Android Green is strongly associated with technology, innovation, and the open-source nature of the Android platform. It has become an iconic color in the tech world, instantly signaling the Android brand to consumers globally. The friendly and approachable nature of the Android robot, often rendered in this green, contributes to the positive perception of the color.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #A4C639;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #A4C639;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #A4C639;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #A4C639,
        #5B39C6
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #A4C639,
        #5B39C6
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$android-green: #A4C639;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$android-green-r: 164;
$android-green-g: 198;
$android-green-b: 57;

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