Viridian
Also known as: Emerald Lake , Leprechaun , Sea Swell , Kabalite Green
Expect grounded and restorative associations from Viridian, a rich green suited to 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.
Reference
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)
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 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 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 Viridian
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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 Viridian 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 3.96:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 5.30:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Viridian background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Viridian
Viridian with its complement
Soft neighbors of Viridian
Viridian triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Rainforest #009A70 · ΔE 3.1
- Elf #1B8A6B · ΔE 3.8
- Eucalyptus #329760 · ΔE 4.1
- Prairie #0B9D6A · ΔE 4.2
- Pool Table #039578 · ΔE 4.5
- Bulma Hair #359E6B · ΔE 5.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Viridian is closest to Feminism .
FAQ
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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