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Willow Green
Willow Green
#AED581Click to copy
Willow Green Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(174, 213, 129)Copy
HSLhsl(88, 50%, 67%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(88, 39%, 84%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(18%, 0%, 39%, 16%)Copy
Willow Green Color Schemes
Complementary
#AED581
Click to copy#A881D5
Click to copyAnalogous
#D5D281
Click to copy#84D581
Click to copySplit Complementary
#8184D5
Click to copy#D281D5
Click to copyMonochromatic
#AED581
Click to copy#DFEAD2
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#7CB43C
Click to copy#476822
Click to copy#131B09
Click to copyWillow 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
1.66 : 1
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Black background #000000
12.63 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
1.52 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
7.60 : 1
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Willow Green Shade Variants
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Willow Green Color Introduction
Definition
Willow Green (HEX #AED581) has the RGB value rgb(174, 213, 129), the HSL value hsl(88°, 50%, 67%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(18%, 0%, 39%, 16%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Willow Green is #A881D5, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #D5D281 and #84D581 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#8184D5, #D281D5) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Willow Green uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Willow Green has a contrast ratio of 1.66:1 against white and 12.63:1 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, Willow Green has a lightness of 67% and a saturation of 50%, bright and airy, ideal as a light background or accent color that creates a soft, comfortable atmosphere; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: The tender green of early-spring willow leaves, soft and fresh, often seen in folk clothing, children's garments, and home textiles.
Color Psychology
Green can evoke relaxation, safety and balance, with a marked soothing effect; psychologically it symbolizes nature, health and hope. For this reason Willow 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, Willow 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.
Willow 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.
