Celadon Green
HEX: #2F847C | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#2F847C
47, 132, 124
174°, 64% ,51%
64.39, 0, 6.06, 48.24
About Celadon Green
Celadon Green (#2F847C) is a color with RGB(47, 132, 124) and HSL(174.35°, 64.39%, 51.76%). In design, it fits Cool styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #842F37, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #7C2F84 and #847C2F. The name comes from Céladon (French).
- HEX: #2F847C
- RGB: 47, 132, 124
- HSL: 174.35°, 64.39%, 51.76%
- Style: Cool
- Use case: Text, Button, Accent
- Complementary color: #842F37
- Triadic colors: #7C2F84, #847C2F
- The name comes from Céladon (French).
Live Components
Color Palettes
Celadon Green #2F847C is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.
Color Harmonies
Celadon Green #2F847C pairs with #842F37 as its complementary color, and #7C2F84 and #847C2F in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
Celadon refers to a specific type of ceramic glaze, typically a pale grey-green, but also encompassing other shades of green, blue, and even brown. This glaze was developed in China during the Han Dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD) and perfected during the Song Dynasty (960–1279 AD). Chinese celadon ware was highly prized and exported across Asia, the Middle East, and later to Europe. The French term 'céladon' for the color and glaze is believed to have been coined in the 17th century, linking the distinctive pale green hue to the ribbons worn by the shepherd Céladon in the popular French novel 'L'Astrée'. The character Céladon was known for his gentle nature and his love for Astrée, and his green attire became synonymous with a particular shade of green. The color 'Celadon Green' (#2f847c) is a modern interpretation of this historical color, often a deeper, more saturated green than some traditional celadon glazes, but still evoking the same natural, serene qualities.
First Recorded Use
The term 'celadon' for the color and pottery glaze emerged in the 17th century, inspired by the character Céladon who wore pale green ribbons.
Cultural Associations
Celadon pottery holds immense cultural significance, particularly in East Asia. In China, it symbolized purity, nature, and the scholar's aesthetic. Korean celadon (Goryeo celadon) is renowned for its exquisite inlay techniques and jade-like quality. In Japan, celadon ware was also highly valued, influencing local ceramic traditions. The color itself is often associated with tranquility, nature, and sophistication. In Western culture, 'celadon' evokes a sense of antique elegance and a connection to Asian art and history.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #2F847C;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #2F847C;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #2F847C;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#2F847C,
#D33544
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#2F847C,
#D33544
);
}// SCSS variable
$celadon-green: #2F847C;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$celadon-green-r: 47;
$celadon-green-g: 132;
$celadon-green-b: 124;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $celadon-green;
color: rgba($celadon-green-r, $celadon-green-g, $celadon-green-b, 0.8);
}