Shamrock
Also known as: Emerald Light Green , Biel-Tan Green , Green Haze , Alhambra Green
As a rich take on green, Shamrock carries fresh and natural energy that suits outdoor gear and wellness brands. Shamrock plays well with pink tones. The harmonies below show which ones. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (6.06:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Shamrock color codes
- HEX
- #009E60
- RGB
- rgb(0, 158, 96)
- RGBA
- rgba(0, 158, 96, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(156, 100%, 31%)
- HSV
- hsv(156, 100%, 62%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(100%, 0%, 39%, 38%)
- LAB
- lab(57.3 -47.9 22.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(61.5% 0.146 157.1)
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 6.5
- RAL 6024: Traffic green #008754 · ΔE 8.0 · 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 Shamrock works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: Reads as growth and sustainability, at home in wellness, food, and environmental brands.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Shamrock
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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 Shamrock 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 3.47:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 6.06:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Shamrock background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Shamrock
Shamrock with its complement
Soft neighbors of Shamrock
Shamrock triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Jungle #00A466 · ΔE 1.9
- Prairie #0B9D6A · ΔE 2.5
- Bulma Hair #359E6B · ΔE 3.0
- Eucalyptus #329760 · ΔE 3.0
- Bejewelled #25A26F · ΔE 3.1
- Jade #00A86B · ΔE 3.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Shamrock is closest to Llilacquered .
FAQ
Shamrock FAQs
What color is Shamrock?
Shamrock is a dark green with the hex code #009E60. In HSL terms it has a hue of 156°, 100% saturation, and 31% lightness.
What is the hex code for Shamrock?
The hex code for Shamrock is #009E60. In RGB it's rgb(0, 158, 96), and in CMYK it's cmyk(100%, 0%, 39%, 38%).
What colors go well with Shamrock?
Shamrock 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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