Green
Pure Green
Pure Green
#008000Click to copy
Pure Green Parameter Conversion Table
More converters →HEX#008000Copy
RGBrgb(0, 128, 0)Copy
HSLhsl(120, 100%, 25%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(120, 100%, 50%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(100%, 0%, 100%, 50%)Copy
Pure Green Color Schemes
Complementary
#008000
Click to copy#800080
Click to copyAnalogous
#408000
Click to copy#008040
Click to copySplit Complementary
#400080
Click to copy#800040
Click to copyMonochromatic
#008000
Click to copy#11D511
Click to copy#5AF25A
Click to copy#001A00
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyPure Green WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
5.14 : 1
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Black background #000000
4.09 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
4.71 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
2.46 : 1
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Pure Green Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Pure Green Color Introduction
Definition
Pure Green (HEX #008000) has the RGB value rgb(0, 128, 0), the HSL value hsl(120°, 100%, 25%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(100%, 0%, 100%, 50%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Pure Green is #800080, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #408000 and #008040 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#400080, #800040) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Pure Green uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Pure Green has a contrast ratio of 5.14:1 against white and 4.09:1 against black; paired with a white background it reaches AA, giving body text good readability.
Color Characteristics
Green is the base color of nature, evoking forests, lawns and new plants. Calm yet full of life, it carries a natural sense of trust in environmental, health and finance sectors. Specifically, Pure Green has a lightness of 25% and a saturation of 100%, steady and powerful as a background or primary color, pairing well with light text for good readability; moreover, its saturation is extremely high and its visual tension is strong, so it works best used sparingly as a focal accent. In a word: Balance and life.
Color Psychology
Green can evoke relaxation, safety and balance, with a marked soothing effect; psychologically it symbolizes nature, health and hope. For this reason Pure Green tends to leave a first impression of being calm and natural in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Green suits environmental campaigns, healthcare, tea brands and any scene that needs to convey natural trust. In real projects, Pure Green is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Green”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Pure Green Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.
