Pine Green

HEX: #01796F | Modern Palette

On White
5.30:1
PASS
On Black
3.97:1
FAIL

Color Specifications

HEX
#01796F
RGB
1, 121, 111
HSL
175°, 99% ,47%
CMYK
99.17, 0, 8.26, 52.55

About Pine Green

Pine Green (#01796F) is a color with RGB(1, 121, 111) and HSL(175°, 99.17%, 47.45%). 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 #79010B, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #6F0179 and #796F01. The name comes from Pine Green (English).

  • HEX: #01796F
  • RGB: 1, 121, 111
  • HSL: 175°, 99.17%, 47.45%
  • Mood: Bold
  • Style: Vivid, Cool
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #79010B
  • Triadic colors: #6F0179, #796F01
  • The name comes from Pine Green (English).

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Color Palettes

Pine Green #01796F 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

Pine Green #01796F pairs with #79010B as its complementary color, and #6F0179 and #796F01 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 Pine Green #01796F moves from dark #001917 tones through the base color to lighter #E6FFFD 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 #676770
Protanopia #73736F
Tritanopia #0F7878
Achromatopsia #6B6B6B

Frequently Asked Questions

Pine Green (#01796F) is a color with RGB(1, 121, 111) and HSL(175°, 99.17%, 47.45%).

#01796F pairs strongly with #79010B as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#01796F is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Cool styles.

#01796F is commonly associated with Bold.

The name Pine Green is linked to Pine Green from English, meaning A shade of green resembling the needles of pine trees..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Pine Green
Meaning A shade of green resembling the needles of pine trees.
Language English
First Recorded Use Late 19th - Early 20th Century (as a named color)

History

The color green has been significant throughout human history, often associated with nature, fertility, growth, and renewal. In ancient Egypt, green represented regeneration. In medieval Europe, it was linked to nature and sometimes to evil or jealousy. The specific shade 'Pine Green' draws its inspiration directly from the deep, often bluish-green hue of pine needles, particularly those of mature pine trees. Its popularity as a named color grew with the advent of standardized color charts and widespread use in various industries, from paint to textiles. It evokes a sense of the outdoors, forests, and natural tranquility.

First Recorded Use

The specific naming 'Pine Green' as a distinct color likely emerged as color standardization and naming became more common in art, fashion, and industrial design. While green shades inspired by nature have always existed, the precise 'Pine Green' designation points to a period where more nuanced color vocabulary was developing.

Cultural Associations

Pine Green is widely recognized as a natural, earthy tone. It is often used to evoke feelings of nature, stability, and tradition. In fashion, it can be seen as sophisticated and classic. In interior design, it brings a sense of calm and connection to the outdoors. It's a common color for outdoor gear, military uniforms (especially in forest environments), and holiday decorations, particularly around Christmas, where pine trees are central.

Similar Named Colors
Myrtle Green #317873 ΔE 3.82
Teal Green #00827F ΔE 4.54
Skobeloff #007474 ΔE 4.54
Celadon Green #2F847C ΔE 5.01

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #01796F;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #01796F;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #01796F;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #01796F,
        #F10115
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #01796F,
        #F10115
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$pine-green: #01796F;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$pine-green-r: 1;
$pine-green-g: 121;
$pine-green-b: 111;

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