BioShock
Also known as: Densetsu Green, Traffic Light Green, Woodruff Green, Snakes in the Grass
BioShock is a rich, vivid yellow that reads as sunny and uplifting. It shines in summer palettes and highlights and warnings. Reach for a purple companion shade to give BioShock maximum contrast. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (6.60:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
BioShock color codes
- HEX
- #889900
- RGB
- rgb(136, 153, 0)
- RGBA
- rgba(136, 153, 0, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(67, 100%, 30%)
- HSV
- hsv(67, 100%, 60%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(11%, 0%, 100%, 40%)
- LAB
- lab(60.2 -18.2 62.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(64.7% 0.150 117.4)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: olivedrab#6B8E23 · ΔE 7.9
- RAL 6018 — Yellow green#48A43F · ΔE 14.8 · 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 BioShock works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
- Branding: High-energy brand material: strong for food, fitness, and youth-facing marks — use sparingly in UI.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of BioShock
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from BioShock by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 3.18:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 6.60:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a BioShock background: #000000
Palettes featuring BioShock
BioShock with its complement
Soft neighbors of BioShock
BioShock triad
Similar colors
- Noxious#89A203 · ΔE 3.0
- Papyrus#999911 · ΔE 4.3
- Countryside#A4A404 · ΔE 6.3
- German Hop#89AC27 · ΔE 6.6
- Green Envy#77AA00 · ΔE 7.4
- Witch Brew#888738 · ΔE 8.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of BioShock is closest to Amethyst.
BioShock FAQs
What color is BioShock?
BioShock is a dark yellow with the hex code #889900. In HSL terms it has a hue of 67°, 100% saturation, and 30% lightness.
What is the hex code for BioShock?
The hex code for BioShock is #889900. In RGB it's rgb(136, 153, 0), and in CMYK it's cmyk(11%, 0%, 100%, 40%).
What colors go well with BioShock?
BioShock pairs naturally with purple tones from its complementary harmony, and with blue accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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