Green
Traffic Green (RAL 6024)
Traffic Green (RAL 6024)
#286D43Click to copy
Traffic Green (RAL 6024) Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(40, 109, 67)Copy
HSLhsl(143, 46%, 29%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(143, 63%, 43%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(63%, 0%, 39%, 57%)Copy
Traffic Green (RAL 6024) Color Schemes
Complementary
#286D43
Click to copy#6D2852
Click to copyAnalogous
#2F6D28
Click to copy#286D66
Click to copySplit Complementary
#66286D
Click to copy#6D282F
Click to copyMonochromatic
#286D43
Click to copy#56A575
Click to copy#98C9AB
Click to copy#0D2215
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyTraffic Green (RAL 6024) 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
6.25 : 1
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Black background #000000
3.36 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
5.73 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
2.02 : 1
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Traffic Green (RAL 6024) Shade Variants
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Traffic Green (RAL 6024) Color Introduction
Definition
Traffic Green (RAL 6024) (HEX #286D43) has the RGB value rgb(40, 109, 67), the HSL value hsl(143°, 46%, 29%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(63%, 0%, 39%, 57%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Traffic Green (RAL 6024) is #6D2852, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #2F6D28 and #286D66 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#66286D, #6D282F) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Traffic Green (RAL 6024) uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Traffic Green (RAL 6024) has a contrast ratio of 6.25:1 against white and 3.36:1 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, Traffic Green (RAL 6024) has a lightness of 29% and a saturation of 46%, steady and powerful as a background or primary color, pairing well with light text for good readability; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: The standard traffic signal green.
Color Psychology
Green can evoke relaxation, safety and balance, with a marked soothing effect; psychologically it symbolizes nature, health and hope. For this reason Traffic Green (RAL 6024) 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, Traffic Green (RAL 6024) 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.
Traffic Green (RAL 6024) 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.