Green colors

3,742 named green colors in the registry, each with its own page. The most-searched are mapped below by tone, and every green hex resolves to a page of its own.

The family

Essential greens

The most recognizable green shades to start from.

The family

Pale & soft greens

98

The family

Bright & true greens

112

The family

Muted & dusty greens

17

The family

Deep & dark greens

36

Meaning

The psychology of green

Green is the color of nature, growth, and balance. It is the most restful hue for the eye and signals health, renewal, and calm.

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Pairings

What goes with green

Palettes

Palettes featuring green

Ready-made green palettes, or generate your own seeded from a shade you like.

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FAQ

Green FAQs

How many green colors are there?

The registry holds 3,742 named green colors out of 31,912 names total, and every one has its own page. Beyond the names, every one of the millions of green hex values also resolves to its own page with codes and its nearest name.

What are the main shades of green?

The green family here is grouped into tone bands: pale & soft greens, bright & true greens, muted & dusty greens, deep & dark greens. Each band collects the members that share a lightness and saturation character.

What colors go well with green?

Green pairs are covered in the goes-with guides, and you can generate a full palette seeded from any green shade with the palette generator.

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