Bud Green
Also known as: Soon to Be Hay, Palm Tree, Stalk, Leafy Greens
Bud Green sits on the cool side of the spectrum: a gentle green that feels calm and balanced. Try it in 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — dividers, chart series, 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 — 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Bud Green
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 2.46:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 8.53:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Bud Green background: #000000
Palettes featuring Bud Green
Bud Green with its complement
Soft neighbors of Bud Green
Bud Green triad
Similar colors
- Arugula#75AD5B · ΔE 2.2
- Broccoli#87B364 · ΔE 2.7
- Ferntastic#71AB62 · ΔE 2.8
- Asparagus#77AB56 · ΔE 3.1
- Mantis#74C365 · ΔE 4.5
- Sage#87AE73 · ΔE 4.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Bud Green is closest to Violaceous.
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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