Jungle Green
HEX: #29AB87 | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#29AB87
41, 171, 135
163°, 76% ,67%
76.02, 0, 21.05, 32.94
About Jungle Green
Jungle Green (#29AB87) is a color with RGB(41, 171, 135) and HSL(163.38°, 76.02%, 67.06%). It is commonly associated with Playful moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Cool styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #AB294D, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #8729AB and #AB8729. The name comes from Jungle Green (English).
- HEX: #29AB87
- RGB: 41, 171, 135
- HSL: 163.38°, 76.02%, 67.06%
- Mood: Playful
- Style: Vivid, Cool
- Use case: Text, Button, Accent
- Complementary color: #AB294D
- Triadic colors: #8729AB, #AB8729
- The name comes from Jungle 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 #29AB87 from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
The term 'jungle' entered English from Hindi 'jangal' (meaning 'forest' or 'wilderness') during the British colonial period in India. 'Green' is an Old English word. The combination 'Jungle Green' emerged to describe a particular shade of green that evokes the vibrant, often dark and rich, greens associated with tropical rainforests. It became popular in various applications, including military camouflage (though often under different specific names), fashion, interior design, and art supplies, to convey a sense of nature, exoticism, or robustness.
First Recorded Use
The specific color name 'Jungle Green' likely gained prominence in the mid-20th century, particularly with the advent of standardized color charts, paints, and fashion. While 'jungle' and 'green' have ancient origins, their combination as a specific color name is more modern.
Cultural Associations
Jungle Green is often associated with nature, wilderness, and the exotic. It can evoke feelings of adventure, growth, and vitality. In fashion and design, it's used to bring an earthy, natural, or sometimes military-inspired aesthetic. It's a common color in outdoor gear and military uniforms, reflecting its practical association with camouflage in dense vegetation.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #29AB87;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #29AB87;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #29AB87;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#29AB87,
#EB6B8F
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#29AB87,
#EB6B8F
);
}// SCSS variable
$jungle-green: #29AB87;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$jungle-green-r: 41;
$jungle-green-g: 171;
$jungle-green-b: 135;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $jungle-green;
color: rgba($jungle-green-r, $jungle-green-g, $jungle-green-b, 0.8);
}