≈ Emerald

#1C9D31 is closest to Emerald in our library. Emerald (#1C9D31) is a medium, vivid green with a balanced feel. It has a hue angle of 130° and a lightness of 61%. Its strong saturation makes it eye-catching, so use it with intent and let neutrals do the rest.

#1C9D31≈ Emerald

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About this color

What Emerald looks like, feels like and where it works.

Description

Emerald (#1C9D31) is a medium, vivid green with a balanced feel. It has a hue angle of 130° and a lightness of 61%. Its strong saturation makes it eye-catching, so use it with intent and let neutrals do the rest.

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, Emerald 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

Emerald is a confident accent. 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 Emerald has a contrast ratio of 3.54:1 (fails for body text); black text has 5.91:1 (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.