Big Spender
Also known as: Celtic Spring , Vers de Terre , Frozen Moss Green , Celadon
Quietly calm and balanced, Big Spender is a cool-toned green that earns its keep in eco packaging and finance apps. Its complement lands in pink territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (13.72:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Big Spender color codes
- HEX
- #ACDDAF
- RGB
- rgb(172, 221, 175)
- RGBA
- rgba(172, 221, 175, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(124, 42%, 77%)
- HSV
- hsv(124, 22%, 87%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(22%, 0%, 21%, 13%)
- LAB
- lab(83.8 -23.1 17.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(85.1% 0.081 146.4)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning cool
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: darkseagreen #8FBC8F · ΔE 8.3
- RAL 6019: Pastel green #B7D9B1 · ΔE 3.2 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Big Spender works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: A brand green signals freshness; deepen it for finance, brighten it for eco-consumer products.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Big Spender
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Big Spender by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 1.53:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 13.72:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Big Spender background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Big Spender
Big Spender with its complement
Soft neighbors of Big Spender
Big Spender triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Celadon #ACE1AF · ΔE 1.3
- Fizz #B1DBAA · ΔE 1.8
- Limestoned #A7CCA4 · ΔE 4.3
- Ice Ice #BAEBAE · ΔE 4.6
- Mint-o-licious #B6E9C8 · ΔE 4.7
- Basil Smash #B7E1A1 · ΔE 4.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Big Spender is closest to Beefy Pink .
FAQ
Big Spender FAQs
What color is Big Spender?
Big Spender is a light green with the hex code #ACDDAF. In HSL terms it has a hue of 124°, 42% saturation, and 77% lightness.
What is the hex code for Big Spender?
The hex code for Big Spender is #ACDDAF. In RGB it's rgb(172, 221, 175), and in CMYK it's cmyk(22%, 0%, 21%, 13%).
What colors go well with Big Spender?
Big Spender pairs naturally with pink tones from its complementary harmony, and with purple accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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