≈ Primal Green

#118B5C is closest to Primal Green in our library. Primal Green (#118B5C) is a medium, moderately saturated green with a cool feel. It has a hue angle of 157° and a lightness of 56%. Its moderate saturation keeps it lively without shouting.

#118B5C≈ Primal Green

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About this color

What Primal Green looks like, feels like and where it works.

Description

Primal Green (#118B5C) is a medium, moderately saturated green with a cool feel. It has a hue angle of 157° and a lightness of 56%. Its moderate saturation keeps it lively without shouting.

Psychology

Green is restful for the eye and linked to nature, health and growth. Muted greens calm, while vivid greens feel fresh, techy and energetic. As a mid-toned shade, Primal Green sits comfortably in the middle: present but not heavy.

Meaning

Green means go, growth and renewal, and money in the United States. It is also a sacred color in Islam and a symbol of luck in Ireland.

Why use this color

Primal Green is an easy supporting color. It is best as an accent, illustration or large heading color, with a lighter or darker partner for body text. Pair it with its tints and shades for a complete scale.

Applications

Wellness, health and organic brands
Finance and sustainability
Success and confirmation states
Outdoor and nature design

History

Verdigris and malachite were early greens. Scheele's green, a bright copper-arsenic pigment from 1775, colored wallpaper and fabric before it was found to be poisonous.

Accessibility

White text on Primal Green has a contrast ratio of 4.31:1 (fails for body text); black text has 4.87:1 (AA). WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text and interface parts. Red and green are the pair most often confused in color blindness, so never use this color alone to mean success or error: add an icon or label.