Theory
Cool Ink Green
Cool Ink Green
#233928Click to copy
Cool Ink Green Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(35, 57, 40)Copy
HSLhsl(134, 24%, 18%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(134, 39%, 22%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(39%, 0%, 30%, 78%)Copy
Cool Ink Green Color Schemes
Complementary
#233928
Click to copy#392334
Click to copyAnalogous
#293923
Click to copy#233933
Click to copySplit Complementary
#332339
Click to copy#392329
Click to copyMonochromatic
#233928
Click to copy#586A5C
Click to copy#8A9E8F
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyCool Ink 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
12.45 : 1
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Black background #000000
1.69 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
11.42 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
1.02 : 1
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Cool Ink Green Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Cool Ink Green Color Introduction
Definition
Cool Ink Green (HEX #233928) has the RGB value rgb(35, 57, 40), the HSL value hsl(134°, 24%, 18%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(39%, 0%, 30%, 78%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Cool Ink Green is #392334, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #293923 and #233933 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#332339, #392329) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Cool Ink Green uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Cool Ink Green has a contrast ratio of 12.45:1 against white and 1.69:1 against black; paired with a white background it reaches AAA, making body text highly readable.
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, Cool Ink Green has a lightness of 18% and a saturation of 24%, steady and powerful as a background or primary color, pairing well with light text for good readability; moreover, its saturation is fairly low and its gray tone is soft, carrying a quiet, Morandi-like character. In a word: A cool-toned ink green, understated and professional, used for the color scheme of file cabinets in lawyers' offices.
Color Psychology
Green can evoke relaxation, safety and balance, with a marked soothing effect; psychologically it symbolizes nature, health and hope. For this reason Cool Ink 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, Cool Ink 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.
Cool Ink 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.
