Moss Green
HEX: #ADDFAD | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#ADDFAD
173, 223, 173
120°, 43% ,77%
22, 0, 22, 13
About Moss Green
Moss Green (#ADDFAD) is a color with RGB(173, 223, 173) and HSL(120°, 43.9%, 77.6%). It is commonly associated with Calm moods. In design, it fits Cool styles and is suitable for Text, Print. Its complementary color is #DFADDF, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #ADADDF and #DFADAD. The name comes from Moss Green (English).
- HEX: #ADDFAD
- RGB: 173, 223, 173
- HSL: 120°, 43.9%, 77.6%
- Mood: Calm
- Style: Cool
- Use case: Text, Print
- Complementary color: #DFADDF
- Triadic colors: #ADADDF, #DFADAD
- The name comes from Moss 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 #ADDFAD from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
The concept of 'green' has existed since ancient times, but the precise naming of specific shades like 'Moss Green' is a more modern phenomenon. As dyes and pigments became more sophisticated and widely available, and as fashion and interior design began to demand more precise color communication, descriptive names like 'Moss Green' emerged. It evokes the natural, muted, and often slightly yellowish-green found in various types of moss. Its popularity has waxed and waned, often resurfacing during periods that emphasize natural aesthetics, rustic charm, or earthy palettes.
First Recorded Use
The specific compound term 'Moss Green' likely gained traction as a named color in fashion, textiles, and art during the late 18th or early 19th century, as the naming of specific shades became more common. 'Moss' as a descriptive term for color would have existed earlier.
Cultural Associations
Moss Green is widely associated with nature, forests, tranquility, and organic elements. It often conveys a sense of calm, stability, and earthiness. In fashion, it can be seen as sophisticated and understated. In interior design, it's used to bring a sense of the outdoors in, promoting relaxation. It's also a common color in military camouflage due to its natural blending properties in many environments.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #ADDFAD;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #ADDFAD;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #ADDFAD;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#ADDFAD,
#DFADDF
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#ADDFAD,
#DFADDF
);
}// SCSS variable
$moss-green: #ADDFAD;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$moss-green-r: 173;
$moss-green-g: 223;
$moss-green-b: 173;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $moss-green;
color: rgba($moss-green-r, $moss-green-g, $moss-green-b, 0.8);
}