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Grass Green
Grass Green
#8BC34AClick to copy
Grass Green Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(139, 195, 74)Copy
HSLhsl(88, 50%, 53%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(88, 62%, 76%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(29%, 0%, 62%, 24%)Copy
Grass Green Color Schemes
Complementary
#8BC34A
Click to copy#824AC3
Click to copyAnalogous
#C3BF4A
Click to copy#4EC34A
Click to copySplit Complementary
#4A4EC3
Click to copy#BF4AC3
Click to copyMonochromatic
#8BC34A
Click to copy#BBD2A1
Click to copy#EDF3E6
Click to copy#577D2A
Click to copy#223110
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyGrass 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
2.10 : 1
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Black background #000000
10.00 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
1.93 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
6.02 : 1
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Grass Green Shade Variants
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Grass Green Color Introduction
Definition
Grass Green (HEX #8BC34A) has the RGB value rgb(139, 195, 74), the HSL value hsl(88°, 50%, 53%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(29%, 0%, 62%, 24%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Grass Green is #824AC3, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #C3BE4A and #4EC34A that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#4A4EC3, #BE4AC3) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Grass Green uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Grass Green has a contrast ratio of 2.10:1 against white and 10.00:1 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, Grass Green has a lightness of 53% and a saturation of 50%, 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 green of fresh grass, natural and refreshing, a common color in literati painting and calligraphy and in bonsai arrangements, conveying plain vitality.
Color Psychology
Green can evoke relaxation, safety and balance, with a marked soothing effect; psychologically it symbolizes nature, health and hope. For this reason Grass 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, Grass 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.
Grass 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.
