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Holly Green
Holly Green
#2E7D32Click to copy
Holly Green Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(46, 125, 50)Copy
HSLhsl(123, 46%, 34%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(123, 63%, 49%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(63%, 0%, 60%, 51%)Copy
Holly Green Color Schemes
Complementary
#2E7D32
Click to copy#7D2E79
Click to copyAnalogous
#527D2E
Click to copy#2E7D59
Click to copySplit Complementary
#592E7D
Click to copy#7D2E52
Click to copyMonochromatic
#2E7D32
Click to copy#64AD67
Click to copy#A6D1A9
Click to copy#133214
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyHolly 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
5.13 : 1
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Black background #000000
4.10 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
4.70 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
2.46 : 1
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Holly Green Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Holly Green Color Introduction
Definition
Holly Green (HEX #2E7D32) has the RGB value rgb(46, 125, 50), the HSL value hsl(123°, 46%, 34%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(63%, 0%, 60%, 51%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Holly Green is #7D2E79, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #517D2E and #2E7D5A that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#5A2E7D, #7D2E51) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Holly Green uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Holly Green has a contrast ratio of 5.13:1 against white and 4.10:1 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, Holly Green has a lightness of 34% 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 deep cyan of winter holly leaves, composed and rich, traditionally used for furniture lacquer and the wooden decoration of buildings, conveying solemnity.
Color Psychology
Green can evoke relaxation, safety and balance, with a marked soothing effect; psychologically it symbolizes nature, health and hope. For this reason Holly 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, Holly 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.
Holly 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.
