Moss
Also known as: Capitalino Cactus, Emerald Isle, Bottle Glass, Jade Sylph
As a rich take on green, Moss carries fresh and natural energy that suits 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Moss
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 4.11:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 5.11:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Moss background: #000000
Palettes featuring Moss
Moss with its complement
Soft neighbors of Moss
Moss triad
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.
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.
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