Bold Irish
Also known as: Monster Monstera , Lucky Green , Dark Emerald , Kākāriki Green
Bold Irish sits on the cool side of the spectrum: a lively green that feels grounded and restorative. Try it in finance apps and outdoor gear. Set it against a pink accent when you want the combination to pop. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 4.83:1.
Reference
Bold Irish color codes
- HEX
- #2A814D
- RGB
- rgb(42, 129, 77)
- RGBA
- rgba(42, 129, 77, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(144, 51%, 34%)
- HSV
- hsv(144, 67%, 51%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(67%, 0%, 40%, 49%)
- LAB
- lab(47.9 -36.4 20.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(53.8% 0.116 153.4)
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: seagreen #2E8B57 · ΔE 3.7
- RAL 6024: Traffic green #008754 · ΔE 3.1 · 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 Bold Irish works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- 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.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Bold Irish
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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 Bold Irish 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 4.83:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 4.35:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Bold Irish background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Bold Irish
Bold Irish with its complement
Soft neighbors of Bold Irish
Bold Irish triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Amazon #387B54 · ΔE 3.8
- Succulents #007744 · ΔE 4.3
- Opal Green #157954 · ΔE 5.0
- Moss #009051 · ΔE 5.6
- Forestial #007733 · ΔE 5.6
- Underclover #428C49 · ΔE 5.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Bold Irish is closest to Grape Riot .
FAQ
Bold Irish FAQs
What color is Bold Irish?
Bold Irish is a dark green with the hex code #2A814D. In HSL terms it has a hue of 144°, 51% saturation, and 34% lightness.
What is the hex code for Bold Irish?
The hex code for Bold Irish is #2A814D. In RGB it's rgb(42, 129, 77), and in CMYK it's cmyk(67%, 0%, 40%, 49%).
What colors go well with Bold Irish?
Bold Irish 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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