Skobeloff

HEX: #007474 | Modern Palette

On White
5.60:1
PASS
On Black
3.75:1
FAIL

Color Specifications

HEX
#007474
RGB
0, 116, 116
HSL
180°, 100% ,45%
CMYK
100, 0, 0, 54.51

About Skobeloff

Skobeloff (#007474) is a color with RGB(0, 116, 116) and HSL(180°, 100%, 45.49%). It is commonly associated with Bold moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Cool styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #740000, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #740074 and #747400. The name comes from Скобелев (Russian).

  • HEX: #007474
  • RGB: 0, 116, 116
  • HSL: 180°, 100%, 45.49%
  • Mood: Bold
  • Style: Vivid, Cool
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #740000
  • Triadic colors: #740074, #747400
  • The name comes from Скобелев (Russian).

Live Components

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DARK
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Color Palettes

Skobeloff #007474 is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
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CYAN
 
 
Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
CYAN
 
 
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Skobeloff #007474 pairs with #740000 as its complementary color, and #740074 and #747400 in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

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Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

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Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

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Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

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Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

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Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Skobeloff #007474 moves from dark #001A1A tones through the base color to lighter #E6FFFF tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Bold
Style
Vivid Cool
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #636375
Protanopia #6E6E74
Tritanopia #007474
Achromatopsia #686868

Frequently Asked Questions

Skobeloff (#007474) is a color with RGB(0, 116, 116) and HSL(180°, 100%, 45.49%).

#007474 pairs strongly with #740000 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#007474 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Cool styles.

#007474 is commonly associated with Bold.

The name Skobeloff is linked to Скобелев from Russian, meaning Skobelev (a surname).

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Скобелев
Meaning Skobelev (a surname)
Language Russian
First Recorded Use Late 19th Century

History

The name 'Skobeloff' is a transliteration of the Russian surname 'Skobelev'. It gained prominence in Western Europe and America primarily due to Mikhail Skobelev (1843-1882), a celebrated and controversial Russian general known for his role in the Russo-Turkish War (1877-1878). His dashing personality, military successes, and early death made him a legendary figure, and his name became associated with a particular shade of green (Skobeloff Green) due to its perceived resemblance to Russian military uniforms or the color of the landscape in areas where he campaigned. The color was particularly popular in fashion and interior design during the late Victorian era.

First Recorded Use

Circa 1880s

Cultural Associations

Skobeloff Green (#007474) is a deep, muted green, often described as a forest green or a dark teal-green. Its association with General Skobelev imbued it with connotations of military valor, exoticism (due to its Russian origin), and a certain masculine elegance. It was used in men's suiting, women's dresses, and home furnishings, reflecting the era's fascination with military heroes and foreign influences. The color's popularity waned after the turn of the 20th century but remains a historical reference point for Victorian color palettes.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #007474;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #007474;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #007474;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #007474,
        #E80000
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #007474,
        #E80000
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$skobeloff: #007474;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$skobeloff-r: 0;
$skobeloff-g: 116;
$skobeloff-b: 116;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $skobeloff;
    color: rgba($skobeloff-r, $skobeloff-g, $skobeloff-b, 0.8);
}