Acid Green
HEX: #B0BF1A | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#B0BF1A
176, 191, 26
65°, 86% ,74%
7.85, 0, 86.39, 25.1
About Acid Green
Acid Green (#B0BF1A) is a color with RGB(176, 191, 26) and HSL(65.45°, 86.39%, 74.9%). It is commonly associated with Bold, Playful moods. In design, it fits Neon, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #291ABF, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #1AB0BF and #BF1AB0. The name comes from Acid Green (English).
- HEX: #B0BF1A
- RGB: 176, 191, 26
- HSL: 65.45°, 86.39%, 74.9%
- Mood: Bold, Playful
- Style: Neon, Warm
- Use case: Text, Button, Accent
- Complementary color: #291ABF
- Triadic colors: #1AB0BF, #BF1AB0
- The name comes from Acid 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 #B0BF1A from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
The descriptor 'acid' when applied to colors suggests a sharp, intense, and sometimes artificial or synthetic quality. Before its association with psychedelic culture, 'acid' might have been used to describe the corrosive or sharp nature of certain chemical greens. However, its widespread adoption as a color name, particularly for the vibrant hue #b0bf1a, is strongly linked to the counterculture movement. It became a staple in fashion, interior design, and graphic arts seeking to evoke a sense of energy, rebellion, or otherworldliness. Its popularity has waxed and waned but it remains a recognizable and impactful color.
First Recorded Use
The term 'acid green' likely gained popularity in the 1960s and 1970s, coinciding with the rise of psychedelic culture and the use of fluorescent and highly saturated colors in fashion, art, and design. While specific first documented use is hard to pinpoint for a descriptive color name, its cultural association firmly places its common usage in this era.
Cultural Associations
Acid Green is heavily associated with psychedelic art, rave culture, and cyberpunk aesthetics. It can evoke feelings of excitement, artificiality, danger, or futurism. In fashion, it's often used to make a bold statement. It's also seen in safety equipment due to its high visibility, though the specific shade might vary. Its 'acidic' quality can sometimes imply a slightly toxic or unnatural feel, which can be used intentionally for artistic effect.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #B0BF1A;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #B0BF1A;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #B0BF1A;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#B0BF1A,
#9288F6
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#B0BF1A,
#9288F6
);
}// SCSS variable
$acid-green: #B0BF1A;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$acid-green-r: 176;
$acid-green-g: 191;
$acid-green-b: 26;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $acid-green;
color: rgba($acid-green-r, $acid-green-g, $acid-green-b, 0.8);
}