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Bamboo Green
Bamboo Green
#7CB342Click to copy
Bamboo Green Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(124, 179, 66)Copy
HSLhsl(89, 46%, 48%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(89, 63%, 70%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(31%, 0%, 63%, 30%)Copy
Bamboo Green Color Schemes
Complementary
#7CB342
Click to copy#7942B3
Click to copyAnalogous
#B3B142
Click to copy#44B342
Click to copySplit Complementary
#4243B3
Click to copy#B242B3
Click to copyMonochromatic
#7CB342
Click to copy#AEC794
Click to copy#E1EAD7
Click to copy#486827
Click to copy#151E0B
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyBamboo 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
2.50 : 1
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Black background #000000
8.38 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
2.30 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
5.04 : 1
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Bamboo Green Shade Variants
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Bamboo Green Color Introduction
Definition
Bamboo Green (HEX #7CB342) has the RGB value rgb(124, 179, 66), the HSL value hsl(89°, 46%, 48%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(31%, 0%, 63%, 30%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Bamboo Green is #7942B3, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #B3B242 and #43B342 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#4243B3, #B242B3) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Bamboo Green uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Bamboo Green has a contrast ratio of 2.50:1 against white and 8.38:1 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, Bamboo Green has a lightness of 48% and a saturation of 46%, 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 blue-green of bamboo skin, fresh and elegant, a common color in literati bamboo wares and the mounting of painting and calligraphy, expressing noble purity.
Color Psychology
Green can evoke relaxation, safety and balance, with a marked soothing effect; psychologically it symbolizes nature, health and hope. For this reason Bamboo 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, Bamboo 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.
Bamboo 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.
