Green
Moss Green
Moss Green
#697723Click to copy
Moss Green Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(105, 119, 35)Copy
HSLhsl(70, 55%, 30%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(70, 71%, 47%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(12%, 0%, 71%, 53%)Copy
Moss Green Color Schemes
Complementary
#697723
Click to copy#312377
Click to copyAnalogous
#775B23
Click to copy#3F7723
Click to copySplit Complementary
#233F77
Click to copy#5B2377
Click to copyMonochromatic
#697723
Click to copy#A1B24E
Click to copy#C7D195
Click to copy#23280C
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyMoss 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
4.93 : 1
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Black background #000000
4.26 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
4.52 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
2.57 : 1
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Moss Green Shade Variants
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Moss Green Color Introduction
Definition
Moss Green (HEX #697723) has the RGB value rgb(105, 119, 35), the HSL value hsl(70°, 55%, 30%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(12%, 0%, 71%, 53%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Moss Green is #312377, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #775B23 and #3F7723 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#233F77, #5B2377) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Moss Green uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Moss Green has a contrast ratio of 4.93:1 against white and 4.26:1 against black; paired with a white background it reaches AA, giving body text good readability.
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 Green has a lightness of 30% and a saturation of 55%, steady and powerful as a background or primary color, pairing well with light text for good readability; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: The color of forest ground-cover plants.
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 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, Moss 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.
Moss 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.