Ivy Green
Ivy Green Parameter Conversion Table
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Ivy Green WCAG Accessibility Contrast
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Ivy Green Shade Variants
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Definition
Ivy Green (HEX #36BF36) has the RGB value rgb(54, 191, 54), the HSL value hsl(120°, 56%, 48%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(72%, 0%, 72%, 25%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Ivy Green is #BF36BF, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #7BBF36 and #36BF7B that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#7A36BF, #BF367B) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Ivy Green uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Ivy Green has a contrast ratio of 2.42:1 against white and 8.66:1 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, Ivy Green has a lightness of 48% and a saturation of 56%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: The color of creeping ivy.
Color Psychology
Green can evoke relaxation, safety and balance, with a marked soothing effect; psychologically it symbolizes nature, health and hope. For this reason Ivy 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, Ivy 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.
Ivy 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.