Moss
Also known as: Capitalino Cactus , Emerald Isle , Bottle Glass , Jade Sylph
Moss is what happens when green turns rich and vivid. The effect is fresh and natural, made for wellness brands and eco packaging. For contrast, pair it with a pink from its complementary palette below. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (5.11:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Moss color codes
- HEX
- #009051
- RGB
- rgb(0, 144, 81)
- RGBA
- rgba(0, 144, 81, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(154, 100%, 28%)
- HSV
- hsv(154, 100%, 56%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(100%, 0%, 44%, 44%)
- LAB
- lab(52.4 -45.7 23.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(57.4% 0.142 154.8)
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 3.1
- RAL 6024: Traffic green #008754 · ΔE 3.9 · 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 Moss works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- 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.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Moss
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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 Moss 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 4.11:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 5.11:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Moss background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Moss
Moss with its complement
Soft neighbors of Moss
Moss triad
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Similar colors
- Eucalyptus #329760 · ΔE 3.8
- Shamrock #009E60 · ΔE 4.8
- Underclover #428C49 · ΔE 4.8
- Viridian #1E9167 · ΔE 5.1
- Bold Irish #2A814D · ΔE 5.6
- Prairie #0B9D6A · ΔE 5.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Moss is closest to Feminism .
FAQ
Moss FAQs
What color is Moss?
Moss is a dark green with the hex code #009051. In HSL terms it has a hue of 154°, 100% saturation, and 28% lightness.
What is the hex code for Moss?
The hex code for Moss is #009051. In RGB it's rgb(0, 144, 81), and in CMYK it's cmyk(100%, 0%, 44%, 44%).
What colors go well with Moss?
Moss 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.
Planning around this color? See everything that goes with Moss : 10 computed pairings with palettes.
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