Green
Kelly Green
Kelly Green
#4CBB17Click to copy
Kelly Green Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(76, 187, 23)Copy
HSLhsl(101, 78%, 41%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(101, 88%, 73%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(59%, 0%, 88%, 27%)Copy
Kelly Green Color Schemes
Complementary
#4CBB17
Click to copy#8617BB
Click to copyAnalogous
#9EBB17
Click to copy#17BB34
Click to copySplit Complementary
#3417BB
Click to copy#BB179E
Click to copyMonochromatic
#4CBB17
Click to copy#86DA5E
Click to copy#C4EDB1
Click to copy#27600C
Click to copy#020501
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyKelly 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
2.49 : 1
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Black background #000000
8.43 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
2.29 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
5.07 : 1
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Kelly Green Shade Variants
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Kelly Green Color Introduction
Definition
Kelly Green (HEX #4CBB17) has the RGB value rgb(76, 187, 23), the HSL value hsl(101°, 78%, 41%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(59%, 0%, 88%, 27%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Kelly Green is #8617BB, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #9EBB17 and #17BB34 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#3417BB, #BB179E) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Kelly Green uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Kelly Green has a contrast ratio of 2.49:1 against white and 8.43:1 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, Kelly Green has a lightness of 41% and a saturation of 78%, 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: A symbol of Ireland.
Color Psychology
Green can evoke relaxation, safety and balance, with a marked soothing effect; psychologically it symbolizes nature, health and hope. For this reason Kelly 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, Kelly 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.
Kelly 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.