Green (Crayola)

HEX: #1CAC78 | Modern Palette

On White
2.91:1
FAIL
On Black
7.22:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#1CAC78
RGB
28, 172, 120
HSL
158°, 83% ,67%
CMYK
83.72, 0, 30.23, 32.55

About Green (Crayola)

Green (Crayola) (#1CAC78) is a color with RGB(28, 172, 120) and HSL(158.33°, 83.72%, 67.45%). It is commonly associated with Bold, Playful moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Cool styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #AC1C50, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #781CAC and #AC781C. The name comes from Green (English).

  • HEX: #1CAC78
  • RGB: 28, 172, 120
  • HSL: 158.33°, 83.72%, 67.45%
  • Mood: Bold, Playful
  • Style: Vivid, Cool
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #AC1C50
  • Triadic colors: #781CAC, #AC781C
  • The name comes from Green (English).

Live Components

LIGHT
DARK
System Notification Box

Color Palettes

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
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

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 #1CAC78 from deepest shade to lightest tint.

Color Characteristics

Mood
Bold Playful
Style
Vivid Cool
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #94947B
Protanopia #A4A477
Tritanopia #39A7A7
Achromatopsia #979797

Frequently Asked Questions

Green (Crayola) (#1CAC78) is a color with RGB(28, 172, 120) and HSL(158.33°, 83.72%, 67.45%).

#1CAC78 pairs strongly with #AC1C50 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#1CAC78 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Cool styles.

#1CAC78 is commonly associated with Bold, Playful.

The name Green (Crayola) is linked to Green from English, meaning The color between blue and yellow on the spectrum, evoked by light with a dominant wavelength of roughly 495–570 nm. Often associated with nature, growth, and freshness..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Green
Meaning The color between blue and yellow on the spectrum, evoked by light with a dominant wavelength of roughly 495–570 nm. Often associated with nature, growth, and freshness.
Language English
First Recorded Use Pre-9th Century (Old English)

History

Crayola introduced its original box of 8 crayons in 1903, and 'Green' was one of the foundational colors. It has remained a staple in every Crayola crayon box since its inception. The specific hex code #1cac78 represents the digital approximation of the Crayola crayon color 'Green' as it is commonly depicted or referenced in digital contexts, though the physical crayon color can vary slightly depending on manufacturing batches and lighting.

First Recorded Use

The word 'green' derives from the Old English 'grēne', which has Germanic roots (Proto-Germanic *grōnijaz) and is related to words meaning 'to grow' or 'grass'. The specific Crayola color 'Green' was introduced with the company's first box of crayons.

Cultural Associations

Green is a primary subtractive color and a secondary additive color. Culturally, it is widely associated with nature, environment, growth, renewal, fertility, and spring. In many Western cultures, it can also symbolize luck (four-leaf clover), money, and envy. In some contexts, it can represent illness or inexperience. The Crayola 'Green' is a very common and recognizable shade, often one of the first colors children learn.

Similar Named Colors
Green (Munsell) #00A877 ΔE 1.54
Jade #00A86B ΔE 2.58
GO Green #00AB66 ΔE 3.75
Mint #3EB489 ΔE 3.78

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #1CAC78;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #1CAC78;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #1CAC78;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #1CAC78,
        #F16799
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #1CAC78,
        #F16799
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$green-(crayola): #1CAC78;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$green-(crayola)-r: 28;
$green-(crayola)-g: 172;
$green-(crayola)-b: 120;

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