May Green
HEX: #4C9141 | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#4C9141
76, 145, 65
111°, 55% ,56%
47.59, 0, 55.17, 43.14
About May Green
May Green (#4C9141) is a color with RGB(76, 145, 65) and HSL(111.75°, 55.17%, 56.86%). In design, it fits Cool styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Logo. Its complementary color is #864191, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #414C91 and #91414C. The name comes from May Green (English).
- HEX: #4C9141
- RGB: 76, 145, 65
- HSL: 111.75°, 55.17%, 56.86%
- Style: Cool
- Use case: Text, Button, Logo
- Complementary color: #864191
- Triadic colors: #414C91, #91414C
- The name comes from May 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 #4C9141 from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
The color 'green' itself has a long and varied history, often associated with nature, fertility, and renewal. The specific descriptor 'May Green' emphasizes the freshness and newness of spring. In art, capturing the nuances of natural greens has always been a challenge and a goal. As dyes and pigments became more sophisticated, the ability to reproduce specific shades like 'May Green' improved. It's a color that evokes the peak of spring's verdancy before the deeper, more mature greens of summer set in.
First Recorded Use
While the concept of 'May green' has likely existed informally for centuries, its formalization as a specific named color, particularly in art and fashion, became more common in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Specific first documented use as a color name is difficult to pinpoint precisely without extensive historical textile or paint records, but it aligns with the period when many nature-inspired color names gained popularity.
Cultural Associations
May Green is strongly associated with spring, growth, and new beginnings. It often carries connotations of vitality, youth, and natural beauty. In many cultures, May is a month of celebration for fertility and the return of warmth, and this color embodies that spirit. It's a cheerful and optimistic shade of green, distinct from darker, more somber greens. It can be found in spring fashion collections, garden imagery, and any context aiming to convey freshness and natural vibrancy.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #4C9141;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #4C9141;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #4C9141;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#4C9141,
#BD54CE
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#4C9141,
#BD54CE
);
}// SCSS variable
$may-green: #4C9141;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$may-green-r: 76;
$may-green-g: 145;
$may-green-b: 65;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $may-green;
color: rgba($may-green-r, $may-green-g, $may-green-b, 0.8);
}