Green
RGB Green
RGB Green
#00FF00Click to copy
RGB Green Parameter Conversion Table
More converters →HEX#00FF00Copy
RGBrgb(0, 255, 0)Copy
HSLhsl(120, 100%, 50%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(120, 100%, 100%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(100%, 0%, 100%, 0%)Copy
RGB Green Color Schemes
Complementary
#00FF00
Click to copy#FF00FF
Click to copyAnalogous
#80FF00
Click to copy#00FF80
Click to copySplit Complementary
#8000FF
Click to copy#FF0080
Click to copyMonochromatic
#00FF00
Click to copy#71F471
Click to copy#D0FBD0
Click to copy#009900
Click to copy#003300
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyRGB 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
1.37 : 1
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Black background #000000
15.30 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
1.26 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
9.21 : 1
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RGB Green Shade Variants
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RGB Green Color Introduction
Definition
RGB Green (HEX #00FF00) has the RGB value rgb(0, 255, 0), the HSL value hsl(120°, 100%, 50%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(100%, 0%, 100%, 0%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of RGB Green is #FF00FF, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #80FF00 and #00FF80 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#7F00FF, #FF0080) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on RGB Green uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, RGB Green has a contrast ratio of 1.37:1 against white and 15.30:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors in dark mode.
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, RGB Green has a lightness of 50% and a saturation of 100%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; 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: Ultimate vitality and a sense of technology.
Color Psychology
Green can evoke relaxation, safety and balance, with a marked soothing effect; psychologically it symbolizes nature, health and hope. For this reason RGB 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, RGB 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.
RGB 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.
