Pine Green (RAL 6028)
Pine Green (RAL 6028) Parameter Conversion Table
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Definition
Pine Green (RAL 6028) (HEX #354737) has the RGB value rgb(53, 71, 55), the HSL value hsl(127°, 15%, 24%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(25%, 0%, 23%, 72%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Pine Green (RAL 6028) is #473545, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #3C4735 and #354740 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#403547, #47353C) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Pine Green (RAL 6028) uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Pine Green (RAL 6028) has a contrast ratio of 9.96:1 against white and 2.11:1 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, Pine Green (RAL 6028) has a lightness of 24% and a saturation of 15%, 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: The deep green of coniferous forests.
Color Psychology
Green can evoke relaxation, safety and balance, with a marked soothing effect; psychologically it symbolizes nature, health and hope. For this reason Pine Green (RAL 6028) 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, Pine Green (RAL 6028) 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.
Pine Green (RAL 6028) Featured In
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