Green Color: HEX Code, RGB and Meaning
Green is the color of leaves and grass, sitting in the middle of the visible spectrum between yellow and blue.
HEX is one common value Last updated:
#00FF00rgb(0, 255, 0)hsl(120, 100%, 50%)cmyk(100%, 0%, 100%, 0%)Color definitions vary by source. The HEX above is one common value for "green" from the open color-name-list dataset, not an official standard. CMYK is a simple conversion; printed results depend on ink and paper.
What green means
Green is the most restful color for many people, probably because it is so closely tied to plants, gardens and open land. It suggests growth, renewal and balance, and it also stands for permission or "go" in many signaling systems.
It has a darker side in some contexts, where it can imply envy or sickness, usually in the yellowish end of the range. Deep greens feel stable and traditional, while bright greens feel fresh and lively.
Tints and shades of green
Lighter tints are made by mixing with white and darker shades by mixing with black. Click a swatch to copy its HEX.
Green color palettes
Complementary
Two colors opposite each other on the color wheel: the strongest contrast.
Analogous
Three neighbors on the wheel: a smooth, low-contrast scheme.
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced around the wheel: lively but balanced.
Colors that go with green
- Cream (#FFFFC2): A soft light neutral that keeps green gentle.
- Burgundy (#900020): A deep red that sits opposite green on the wheel.
- Tan (#D1B26F): A natural, earthy pairing.
- Navy Blue (#000080): Blue and green are neighbors, so the mix feels calm.
Similar named colors
Where green is used
- Fashion. Deep forest and bottle greens work as alternatives to navy or black, while bright emerald stands out in evening wear. Olive and sage shades are everyday neutrals.
- Interiors. Green sits well with natural materials, so wood, linen and plants all look good against it. Muted greens calm bedrooms and studies; rich greens give dining rooms depth.
- Branding. Green is the default for nature, health, finance and sustainability, and it signals "yes" in app interfaces. The pure green shown here is far more vivid than most brand greens.
Green vs olive
Olive is a muted, yellowish green with some brown or gray in it. Green in this dataset is the fully saturated screen green, which is brilliant and almost glowing by comparison.
Olive reads as earthy, military and natural; bright green reads as fresh, electric and young. Olive is far more usable as a clothing or wall color.
Frequently asked questions
What two colors make green?
Mixing blue and yellow gives green in paint. On screens, green is itself a primary color of light.
Why does the green here look so bright?
It is pure screen green, with the green channel at full strength and nothing else mixed in. Most greens in nature and in print are less intense.
What does green symbolize?
Nature, growth, health and renewal are the most common associations, along with money in some regions.
What colors go with green?
Cream, tan, navy and burgundy are reliable. Pink and green is a classic fresh pairing.