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Pine Green
Pine Green
#388E3CClick to copy
Pine Green Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(56, 142, 60)Copy
HSLhsl(123, 43%, 39%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(123, 61%, 56%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(61%, 0%, 58%, 44%)Copy
Pine Green Color Schemes
Complementary
#388E3C
Click to copy#8E388A
Click to copyAnalogous
#5F8E38
Click to copy#388E67
Click to copySplit Complementary
#67388E
Click to copy#8E385F
Click to copyMonochromatic
#388E3C
Click to copy#78B47B
Click to copy#BAD8BB
Click to copy#1B451D
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyPine 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
4.12 : 1
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Black background #000000
5.10 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
3.77 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
3.07 : 1
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Pine Green Shade Variants
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Pine Green Color Introduction
Definition
Pine Green (HEX #388E3C) has the RGB value rgb(56, 142, 60), the HSL value hsl(123°, 43%, 39%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(61%, 0%, 58%, 44%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Pine Green is #8E388A, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #5F8E38 and #388E67 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#67388E, #8E385F) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Pine Green uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Pine Green has a contrast ratio of 4.12:1 against white and 5.10:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AA, making it suitable for text 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, Pine Green has a lightness of 39% and a saturation of 43%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; 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 pine needles, composed and rich, traditionally used for furniture lacquer and the wooden decoration of ancient 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 Pine 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, Pine 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.
Pine 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.
