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Pea Green
Pea Green
#81C784Click to copy
Pea Green Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(129, 199, 132)Copy
HSLhsl(123, 38%, 64%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(123, 35%, 78%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(35%, 0%, 34%, 22%)Copy
Pea Green Color Schemes
Complementary
#81C784
Click to copy#C781C4
Click to copyAnalogous
#A1C781
Click to copy#81C7A7
Click to copySplit Complementary
#A781C7
Click to copy#C781A1
Click to copyMonochromatic
#81C784
Click to copy#CEE0CE
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#469C49
Click to copy#265628
Click to copy#070F07
Click to copyPea 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
2.01 : 1
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Black background #000000
10.44 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
1.85 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
6.28 : 1
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Pea Green Shade Variants
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Pea Green Color Introduction
Definition
Pea Green (HEX #81C784) has the RGB value rgb(129, 199, 132), the HSL value hsl(123°, 38%, 64%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(35%, 0%, 34%, 22%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Pea Green is #C781C4, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #A1C781 and #81C7A7 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#A781C7, #C781A1) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Pea Green uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Pea Green has a contrast ratio of 2.01:1 against white and 10.44:1 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, Pea Green has a lightness of 64% and a saturation of 38%, 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: A pale cyan-green, like the color of green beans, soft and elegant, often seen in folk ceramics and plain-colored fabrics, conveying a simple, rustic feel.
Color Psychology
Green can evoke relaxation, safety and balance, with a marked soothing effect; psychologically it symbolizes nature, health and hope. For this reason Pea 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, Pea Green is also often used as a light background or supporting negative space; in “Green”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Pea 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.
