Napier Green
HEX: #2A8000 | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#2A8000
42, 128, 0
100°, 100% ,50%
67.19, 0, 100, 49.8
About Napier Green
Napier Green (#2A8000) is a color with RGB(42, 128, 0) and HSL(100.31°, 100%, 50.2%). 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 #560080, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #002A80 and #80002A. The name comes from Napier Green (English).
- HEX: #2A8000
- RGB: 42, 128, 0
- HSL: 100.31°, 100%, 50.2%
- Mood: Bold
- Style: Vivid, Cool
- Use case: Text, Button, Accent
- Complementary color: #560080
- Triadic colors: #002A80, #80002A
- The name comes from Napier 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 #2A8000 from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
The name 'Napier Green' likely derives from a connection to the Napier family, particularly Robert Napier (1791–1876), a Scottish marine engineer, or the town of Napier in New Zealand. Without more specific historical context, it's hard to definitively link it. Color names often arise from: 1. Association with a person (e.g., 'Napier's' favorite green, or a green used in designs by Napier). 2. Association with a place (e.g., a green prominent in the landscape around Napier, New Zealand, or a green used in heraldry or flags related to Napier). 3. Commercial branding (a paint or dye company might have named a shade 'Napier Green' for marketing purposes). The hex code #2a8000 indicates a dark, somewhat muted forest green or a deep olive green. It's a rich, earthy tone.
First Recorded Use
The exact first use is difficult to pinpoint without specific historical records for this particular shade name. However, color naming conventions often solidified around this period, especially for commercial or artistic pigments. It likely emerged in relation to a specific product, company, or individual.
Cultural Associations
Greens, in general, are culturally associated with nature, growth, renewal, money, envy, and tranquility. Specific shades like 'Napier Green' might evoke a sense of heritage, tradition, or a particular natural landscape, depending on the specific origin. If linked to Robert Napier, it might subtly suggest engineering, industry, or Scottish heritage. If linked to Napier, New Zealand, it might evoke the natural beauty of that region.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #2A8000;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #2A8000;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #2A8000;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#2A8000,
#AC01FF
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#2A8000,
#AC01FF
);
}// SCSS variable
$napier-green: #2A8000;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$napier-green-r: 42;
$napier-green-g: 128;
$napier-green-b: 0;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $napier-green;
color: rgba($napier-green-r, $napier-green-g, $napier-green-b, 0.8);
}