Green Colors

Everything you need to know about green colors to inspire your next design.

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Hex

#2E8B57

RGB

46,139,87

HSB

146,67%,55%

HSL

146,50%,36%
Green Presets

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#2E8B57
#50C878
#32CD32
#98FB98
#228B22

What are Green Colors?

Green is one of the three primary colors in light and a secondary color in pigments. It represents the color of nature, growth, and harmony. Green is often associated with renewal, abundance, and environmental awareness. It's a balancing color that can promote feelings of calm, relaxation, and rejuvenation.

Sea Green

#2E8B57

Green Colors on Digital Screens

Green colors are defined by the following color codes and values to ensure consistency across various digital platforms and devices:

  • Sea Green: #2E8B57 (RGB: 46, 139, 87)
  • Emerald Green: #50C878 (RGB: 80, 200, 120)
  • Lime Green: #32CD32 (RGB: 50, 205, 50)
  • Olive Green: #808000 (RGB: 128, 128, 0)
  • Mint Green: #98FB98 (RGB: 152, 251, 152)

Using Green Colors in UI Design

Green is a versatile color that works well in many design contexts. Here are some tips for using green effectively:

  • Use green for environmental, natural, or organic-themed designs
  • Lighter greens create a fresh, youthful feel, ideal for wellness or health applications
  • Darker greens convey stability and wealth, making them suitable for financial or luxury brands
  • Green works well for positive action indicators (success messages, confirmation buttons)
  • Combine different shades of green for a harmonious, natural color scheme

Colors That Complement Green

Tomato Red
White
Purple
Gold

Green Color Symbolism

Green is rich in symbolism across different cultures and contexts. It's often associated with:

Nature and growth, making it popular in environmental and organic branding. Health and wellness, commonly used in healthcare and nutrition applications. Wealth and prosperity, particularly in financial contexts. Harmony and balance, symbolizing peace and stability. Renewal and freshness, conveying new beginnings and vitality.

Historical Significance

Historically, green pigments were derived from copper compounds, plants, and minerals. In ancient Egypt, green symbolized regeneration and rebirth. In medieval Europe, green was associated with fertility and love. In Islamic cultures, green is considered sacred and represents paradise. Today, green has become the universal color of environmentalism, sustainability, and eco-friendly initiatives, symbolizing our connection to nature and the importance of preserving our planet.

Green Color Variants

Color Name Hex Code RGB
Sea Green #2E8B57 rgb(46, 139, 87)
Emerald Green #50C878 rgb(80, 200, 120)
Lime Green #32CD32 rgb(50, 205, 50)
Olive Green #808000 rgb(128, 128, 0)
Mint Green #98FB98 rgb(152, 251, 152)
Forest Green #228B22 rgb(34, 139, 34)