Peridot

HEX: #E6E200 | Modern Palette

On White
1.38:1
FAIL
On Black
15.24:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#E6E200
RGB
230, 226, 0
HSL
59°, 100% ,45%
CMYK
0, 2, 100, 10

About Peridot

Peridot (#E6E200) is a color with RGB(230, 226, 0) and HSL(59°, 100%, 45.1%). It is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #0004E6, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #00E6E2 and #E200E6. The name comes from péridot (French).

  • HEX: #E6E200
  • RGB: 230, 226, 0
  • HSL: 59°, 100%, 45.1%
  • Mood: Energetic, Bold
  • Style: Vivid, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #0004E6
  • Triadic colors: #00E6E2, #E200E6
  • The name comes from péridot (French).

Live Components

LIGHT
DARK
System Notification Box

Color Palettes

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
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

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 #E6E200 from deepest shade to lightest tint.

Color Characteristics

Mood
Energetic Bold
Style
Vivid Warm
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #E3E300
Protanopia #E2E200
Tritanopia #F3D5D5
Achromatopsia #DCDCDC

Frequently Asked Questions

Peridot (#E6E200) is a color with RGB(230, 226, 0) and HSL(59°, 100%, 45.1%).

#E6E200 pairs strongly with #0004E6 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#E6E200 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Warm styles.

#E6E200 is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold.

The name Peridot is linked to péridot from French, meaning Uncertain, possibly from Arabic 'faridat' (gem) or Greek 'peridona' (giving plenty).

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word péridot
Meaning Uncertain, possibly from Arabic 'faridat' (gem) or Greek 'peridona' (giving plenty)
Language French
First Recorded Use Late Middle Ages

History

The name 'peridot' for the gemstone is believed to have entered English from French in the late Middle Ages. The stone itself has a much longer history, being known and mined for thousands of years, particularly on St. John's Island (now Zabargad Island) in the Red Sea. Ancient Egyptians called it the 'gem of the sun' and believed it protected against night terrors. It was often confused with emeralds and other green stones throughout history. Some historians believe Cleopatra's famous emeralds were actually peridots. It gained popularity in Europe after the Crusades, when knights brought specimens back from the Middle East. The largest faceted peridot is 310 carats and is housed in the Smithsonian Museum.

First Recorded Use

13th century (as 'peridot' in French)

Cultural Associations

Birthstone for August. Associated with strength, protection, and good fortune. Believed to ward off evil spirits and nightmares. Often used in jewelry, particularly rings, necklaces, and earrings. Has been found in meteorites, specifically pallasite meteorites.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #E6E200;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #E6E200;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #E6E200;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #E6E200,
        #0004E6
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #E6E200,
        #0004E6
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$peridot: #E6E200;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$peridot-r: 230;
$peridot-g: 226;
$peridot-b: 0;

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