BioShock
Also known as: Densetsu Green , Traffic Light Green , Woodruff Green , Snakes in the Grass
Part of the yellow family, BioShock pairs a rich base with a sunny and uplifting presence. It belongs 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.
Reference
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)
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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warm
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: 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, and empty-state illustrations, but 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of BioShock
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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 BioShock 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 3.18:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 6.60:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a BioShock background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring BioShock
BioShock with its complement
Soft neighbors of BioShock
BioShock triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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