Viridian

Also known as: Emerald Lake, Leprechaun, Sea Swell, Kabalite Green

A lively green with a grounded and restorative character, Viridian works beautifully for eco packaging and finance apps. A pink counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 5.30:1 on black clears AA.

Viridian color codes

HEX
#1E9167
RGB
rgb(30, 145, 103)
RGBA
rgba(30, 145, 103, 1)
HSL
hsl(158, 66%, 34%)
HSV
hsv(158, 79%, 57%)
CMYK
cmyk(79%, 0%, 29%, 43%)
LAB
lab(53.4 -40.1 13.2)
OKLCH
oklch(58.5% 0.118 162.9)

Color intelligence

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

neutral, leaning cool

Nearest standard colors

  • CSS: seagreen#2E8B57 · ΔE 4.0
  • RAL 6032 — Signal green#0F8558 · ΔE 4.6 · 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 Viridian 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 Viridian

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

Palettes built from Viridian 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 3.96:1

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Aa — on black

contrast 5.30:1

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Best text color on a Viridian background: #000000

Palettes featuring Viridian

Viridian with its complement

Soft neighbors of Viridian

Viridian triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Viridian is closest to Feminism.

Viridian FAQs

What color is Viridian?

Viridian is a dark green with the hex code #1E9167. In HSL terms it has a hue of 158°, 66% saturation, and 34% lightness.

What is the hex code for Viridian?

The hex code for Viridian is #1E9167. In RGB it's rgb(30, 145, 103), and in CMYK it's cmyk(79%, 0%, 29%, 43%).

What colors go well with Viridian?

Viridian 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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