Viridian Green

HEX: #009698 | Modern Palette

On White
3.61:1
FAIL
On Black
5.82:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#009698
RGB
0, 150, 152
HSL
180°, 100% ,59%
CMYK
100, 1.32, 0, 40.39

About Viridian Green

Viridian Green (#009698) is a color with RGB(0, 150, 152) and HSL(180.79°, 100%, 59.61%). It is commonly associated with Bold moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Neon styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #980200, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #980096 and #969800. The name comes from viridis (Latin).

  • HEX: #009698
  • RGB: 0, 150, 152
  • HSL: 180.79°, 100%, 59.61%
  • Mood: Bold
  • Style: Vivid, Neon
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #980200
  • Triadic colors: #980096, #969800
  • The name comes from viridis (Latin).

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Color Palettes

Viridian Green #009698 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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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.
 
 
 
 
 
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Viridian Green #009698 pairs with #980200 as its complementary color, and #980096 and #969800 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 Viridian Green #009698 moves from dark #00191A tones through the base color to lighter #E6FFFF tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

VIRIDIAN GREEN

Color Characteristics

Mood
Bold
Style
Vivid Neon
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #808099
Protanopia #8E8E98
Tritanopia #009696
Achromatopsia #878787

Frequently Asked Questions

Viridian Green (#009698) is a color with RGB(0, 150, 152) and HSL(180.79°, 100%, 59.61%).

#009698 pairs strongly with #980200 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#009698 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Neon styles.

#009698 is commonly associated with Bold.

The name Viridian Green is linked to viridis from Latin, meaning green, verdant.

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word viridis
Meaning green, verdant
Language Latin
First Recorded Use 19th Century

History

Viridian green is a synthetic, hydrated chromium(III) oxide green pigment. It was first synthesized in France by Pannetier and Binet in 1838, but its composition was kept secret. Guignet, another French chemist, patented a slightly different process in 1859, making the pigment widely available. It quickly replaced the more toxic Emerald Green (Paris Green) due to its permanence, transparency, and non-toxicity. It became a staple for artists, particularly Impressionists and Post-Impressionists, for its vibrant, cool green hue.

First Recorded Use

1838 (as a pigment)

Cultural Associations

Viridian is often associated with nature, freshness, and tranquility due to its strong green color. In art, it's known for its ability to create deep shadows and vibrant foliage. It was a favorite of artists like Vincent van Gogh, who used it extensively in his landscapes and still lifes to depict the lushness of nature. Its transparency makes it excellent for glazing techniques.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #009698;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #009698;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #009698;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #009698,
        #FF3431
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #009698,
        #FF3431
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$viridian-green: #009698;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$viridian-green-r: 0;
$viridian-green-g: 150;
$viridian-green-b: 152;

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