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Moss Cyan
Moss Cyan
#4CAF50Click to copy
Moss Cyan Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(76, 175, 80)Copy
HSLhsl(122, 39%, 49%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(122, 57%, 69%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(57%, 0%, 54%, 31%)Copy
Moss Cyan Color Schemes
Complementary
#4CAF50
Click to copy#AF4CAB
Click to copyAnalogous
#7AAF4C
Click to copy#4CAF81
Click to copySplit Complementary
#814CAF
Click to copy#AF4C7A
Click to copyMonochromatic
#4CAF50
Click to copy#9DC49F
Click to copy#DDEADD
Click to copy#2D682F
Click to copy#0E210F
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyMoss Cyan 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
2.78 : 1
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Black background #000000
7.56 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
2.55 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
4.55 : 1
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Moss Cyan Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Moss Cyan Color Introduction
Definition
Moss Cyan (HEX #4CAF50) has the RGB value rgb(76, 175, 80), the HSL value hsl(122°, 39%, 49%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(57%, 0%, 54%, 31%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Moss Cyan is #AF4CAB, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #79AF4C and #4CAF82 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#824CAF, #AF4C79) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Moss Cyan uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Moss Cyan has a contrast ratio of 2.78:1 against white and 7.56:1 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, Moss Cyan has a lightness of 49% and a saturation of 39%, 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 cyan-green of moss, warm and natural, often used in classical garden rockery decoration and bonsai arrangements, conveying vitality.
Color Psychology
Green can evoke relaxation, safety and balance, with a marked soothing effect; psychologically it symbolizes nature, health and hope. For this reason Moss Cyan 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, Moss Cyan 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.
Moss Cyan 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.
