India Green
HEX: #138808 | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#138808
19, 136, 8
114°, 94% ,53%
86.03, 0, 94.12, 46.67
About India Green
India Green (#138808) is a color with RGB(19, 136, 8) and HSL(114.84°, 94.12%, 53.33%). 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 #7D0888, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #081388 and #880813. The name comes from India Green (English).
- HEX: #138808
- RGB: 19, 136, 8
- HSL: 114.84°, 94.12%, 53.33%
- Mood: Bold
- Style: Vivid, Cool
- Use case: Text, Button, Accent
- Complementary color: #7D0888
- Triadic colors: #081388, #880813
- The name comes from India 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 #138808 from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
The color green in the Indian flag represents fertility, growth, and auspiciousness of the land. It was chosen along with saffron (courage, sacrifice) and white (peace, truth) by the Constituent Assembly of India. Over time, as color standardization became more prevalent, specific hex codes and RGB values were assigned to the colors of the flag. 'India Green' likely emerged as a convenient and recognizable name for this particular shade, especially in contexts where precise color communication is needed (e.g., textile industry, graphic design, national branding). It distinguishes this specific green from other shades of green.
First Recorded Use
While the color green has been part of the Indian flag since its adoption in 1947, the specific term 'India Green' as a named color or a commercial paint/dye color seems to have gained traction later, likely with the standardization of color palettes in digital and manufacturing contexts. Exact first use is difficult to pinpoint without specific historical color swatch catalogs or linguistic corpora focusing on color naming conventions.
Cultural Associations
Beyond its presence in the national flag, green is a significant color in Indian culture, often associated with nature, agriculture, prosperity, and new beginnings. It is also a sacred color in Islam, a major religion in India. The specific 'India Green' of the flag is a symbol of national pride and identity. It is frequently seen in national celebrations, government branding, and products that aim to evoke an Indian connection.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #138808;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #138808;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #138808;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#138808,
#E518F8
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#138808,
#E518F8
);
}// SCSS variable
$india-green: #138808;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$india-green-r: 19;
$india-green-g: 136;
$india-green-b: 8;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $india-green;
color: rgba($india-green-r, $india-green-g, $india-green-b, 0.8);
}