tool::color-guide
Green Color
Green — The Color of Success and Nature
#008000Green
Color Values
HEX
#008000RGB
rgb(0, 128, 0)HSL
hsl(120°, 100%, 25%)CSS
greenShade Palette
Complementary Color
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#800080
Purple
Analogous Colors
#408000
Olive Green
#008040
Sea Green
CSS Usage
CSS `green` (#008000) is quite dark. For a bright, vibrant green use `lime` (#00FF00) or #22C55E (Tailwind green-500). For accessible text on white backgrounds, use #15803D (Tailwind green-700) or darker.
The CSS standard green (#008000) sits in the wavelength range that the human eye is most sensitive to, making it highly visible. It symbolizes success, completion, health, and nature. In UI design, green is used for success messages, completed states, and approved statuses. Note that CSS `green` is #008000 (dark green), while `lime` is #00FF00 (bright green). For modern UIs, Tailwind's green-500 (#22C55E) or green-600 (#16A34A) are more commonly used.
Common Use Cases
- ▸Success messages — 'Saved', 'Payment successful', positive feedback
- ▸Progress indicators — completed loading bars and progress bars
- ▸Eco-friendly brands — sustainability and environmental themes
- ▸Price comparisons — discounts, low-cost options
- ▸Status indicators — 'Active', 'Online', 'Connected' states
- ▸Financial data — stock price increases, revenue growth
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