Green
Foliage Green
Foliage Green
#73B839Click to copy
Foliage Green Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(115, 184, 57)Copy
HSLhsl(93, 53%, 47%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(93, 69%, 72%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(38%, 0%, 69%, 28%)Copy
Foliage Green Color Schemes
Complementary
#73B839
Click to copy#7E39B8
Click to copyAnalogous
#B3B839
Click to copy#39B83E
Click to copySplit Complementary
#3E39B8
Click to copy#B839B3
Click to copyMonochromatic
#73B839
Click to copy#A9CB8C
Click to copy#DDEBD2
Click to copy#426A21
Click to copy#121C09
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyFoliage 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
2.43 : 1
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Black background #000000
8.64 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
2.23 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
5.20 : 1
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Foliage Green Shade Variants
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Foliage Green Color Introduction
Definition
Foliage Green (HEX #73B839) has the RGB value rgb(115, 184, 57), the HSL value hsl(93°, 53%, 47%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(38%, 0%, 69%, 28%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Foliage Green is #7E39B8, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #B3B839 and #39B83E that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#3E39B8, #B839B3) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Foliage Green uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Foliage Green has a contrast ratio of 2.43:1 against white and 8.64:1 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, Foliage Green has a lightness of 47% and a saturation of 53%, 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 healthy 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 Foliage 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, Foliage 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.
Foliage 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.