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Color: Green

Complete color information and conversion tools for Green

Category: green
Color Source: web
Luminance: 15.4%
Color Formats

Convert Green to all major color formats. Click any value to copy to clipboard.

HEX
#008000
RGB
0, 128, 0
HSL
120, 100, 25
HSV
120, 100, 50
CMYK
100, 0, 100, 50
LAB
46, -52, 50
Accessibility & Contrast

Test Green for accessibility compliance and color contrast ratios.

Basic Contrast Ratios

Green on White
5.14:1
Green on Black
4.09:1

WCAG 2.1 Compliance

AA Standard (Normal Text)

Required ratio: 4.5:1

PASS
AA Standard (Large Text)

Required ratio: 3:1

PASS
AAA Standard (Normal Text)

Required ratio: 7:1

FAIL
AAA Standard (Large Text)

Required ratio: 4.5:1

PASS

Usage Recommendations

⚠ Good for accessibility

This color meets AA standards. Use with white text for best results.

Recommended text color: Use #FFFFFF text for optimal readability on Green backgrounds.

Color Tools

Professional tools to work with Green and create color schemes.

About Green Color

The Green color (#008000) is a green color that belongs to the web-safe color palette. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about Green, including its technical specifications, psychological impact, design applications, and practical usage examples.

Green has the hexadecimal code #008000 and RGB values of 0, 128, 0. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 120°, saturation of 100%, and lightness of 25%. This color is widely supported across all browsers and design applications.

Color Psychology & Meaning

Discover the psychological impact and cultural significance of Green.

Associated Emotions

Nature, growth, harmony, freshness, safety, money

Symbolism & Meaning

Health, environment, prosperity, balance, renewal

Marketing & Branding

Associated with health, wealth, and eco-friendliness

Design Applications

Learn how to effectively use Green in various design contexts.

Web Design

  • Success messages
  • Environmental themes
  • Healthcare sites
  • Financial services

Interior Design

  • Living rooms
  • Kitchens
  • Garden rooms
  • Natural themes

Graphic Design

  • Eco-friendly brands
  • Health products
  • Financial services
  • Nature themes

Fashion & Clothing

  • Casual wear
  • Outdoor clothing
  • Spring collections
  • Military-inspired pieces
Technical Specifications

Complete technical details and color space information for Green.

Color Temperature

Neutral

Dominant Wavelength

495-570nm

Color Purity

100%

Brightness Index

64/255
Usage Examples

Real-world examples and code snippets showing how to use Green.

CSS Examples

background-color: #008000;
color: #008000;
border: 2px solid #008000;
box-shadow: 0 4px 8px #00800033;
background: linear-gradient(45deg, #008000, #33b333);

Design Tips & Best Practices

When using Green in your designs, consider its psychological impact and cultural associations. This color works well in web design, branding, and marketing materials and can be effectively paired with complementary colors to create striking visual compositions.

Accessibility Considerations

When using Green as a text or background color, ensure sufficient contrast ratios for accessibility compliance. Test your color combinations against WCAG guidelines to ensure readability for all users.

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