Bud Green
Also known as: Soon to Be Hay , Palm Tree , Stalk , Leafy Greens
Few greens feel this gentle. Bud Green leans cool and calm and balanced, which points it toward outdoor gear and wellness brands. Because it leans cool, balancing it with a purple keeps a palette from feeling one-note. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (8.53:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Bud Green color codes
- HEX
- #79B465
- RGB
- rgb(121, 180, 101)
- RGBA
- rgba(121, 180, 101, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(105, 34%, 55%)
- HSV
- hsv(105, 44%, 71%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(33%, 0%, 44%, 29%)
- LAB
- lab(67.8 -31.2 33.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(71.0% 0.126 138.2)
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 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: darkseagreen #8FBC8F · ΔE 8.0
- RAL 6018: Yellow green #48A43F · ΔE 7.9 · 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 Bud Green works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Muted enough to paint all four walls; sample it in both daylight and evening light before committing.
- 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.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Bud Green
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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 Bud Green 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 2.46:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 8.53:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Bud Green background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Bud Green
Bud Green with its complement
Soft neighbors of Bud Green
Bud Green triad
Explore
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- Asparagus #77AB56 · ΔE 3.1
- Mantis #74C365 · ΔE 4.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Bud Green is closest to Violaceous .
FAQ
Bud Green FAQs
What color is Bud Green?
Bud Green is a medium green with the hex code #79B465. In HSL terms it has a hue of 105°, 34% saturation, and 55% lightness.
What is the hex code for Bud Green?
The hex code for Bud Green is #79B465. In RGB it's rgb(121, 180, 101), and in CMYK it's cmyk(33%, 0%, 44%, 29%).
What colors go well with Bud Green?
Bud Green 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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