Sacramento State Green
HEX: #00563F | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#00563F
0, 86, 63
163°, 100% ,33%
100, 0, 26.74, 66.27
About Sacramento State Green
Sacramento State Green (#00563F) is a color with RGB(0, 86, 63) and HSL(163.95°, 100%, 33.73%). It is commonly associated with Bold, Luxury moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Cool styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #560017, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #3F0056 and #563F00. The name comes from Sacramento State Green (English).
- HEX: #00563F
- RGB: 0, 86, 63
- HSL: 163.95°, 100%, 33.73%
- Mood: Bold, Luxury
- Style: Vivid, Cool
- Use case: Text, Button, Accent
- Complementary color: #560017
- Triadic colors: #3F0056, #563F00
- The name comes from Sacramento State Green (English).
Live Components
Color Palettes
Color Harmonies
Complementary
The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.
Analogous
Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
Triadic
Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.
Split-Complementary
Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.
Tetradic (Square)
Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.
Monochromatic
Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.
Shades & Tints
A seamless scale of #00563F from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
Universities adopt specific color palettes for branding, identity, and athletic teams. 'Sacramento State Green' is one of the primary official colors of California State University, Sacramento (often referred to as Sac State). This color, along with gold, forms the core visual identity of the university. The specific hex code #00563f ensures consistency across all digital and print media, from athletic uniforms to official letterheads and website design. The choice of green often symbolizes growth, nature, and the environment, which can be particularly relevant for institutions located in areas with significant natural landscapes like Sacramento.
First Recorded Use
Likely established as an official university color in the latter half of the 20th century, though the exact date of its first formal designation as 'Sacramento State Green' is not readily available without deep institutional archives. University colors are typically formalized for branding, athletics, and official communications.
Cultural Associations
As an official university color, 'Sacramento State Green' holds significant cultural meaning for students, alumni, faculty, and staff of California State University, Sacramento. It is prominently featured in university branding, athletic team uniforms (the Hornets), graduation regalia, and merchandise. Wearing or displaying this color is a common way to show school spirit, affiliation, and pride. It is instantly recognizable within the context of the university community.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #00563F;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #00563F;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #00563F;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#00563F,
#AC002E
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#00563F,
#AC002E
);
}// SCSS variable
$sacramento-state-green: #00563F;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$sacramento-state-green-r: 0;
$sacramento-state-green-g: 86;
$sacramento-state-green-b: 63;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $sacramento-state-green;
color: rgba($sacramento-state-green-r, $sacramento-state-green-g, $sacramento-state-green-b, 0.8);
}