≈ Tree of Life
#58614F is closest to Tree of Life in our library. Tree of Life (#58614F) is a medium, neutral green with a balanced feel. It has a hue angle of 90° and a lightness of 48%. As a neutral it supports other colors rather than competing with them.
About this color
What Tree of Life looks like, feels like and where it works.
Description
Tree of Life (#58614F) is a medium, neutral green with a balanced feel. It has a hue angle of 90° and a lightness of 48%. As a neutral it supports other colors rather than competing with them.
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, Tree of Life 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
Tree of Life is a flexible base. It carries white text well, so it works as a button, header or badge background. 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 Tree of Life has a contrast ratio of 6.48:1 (AA); black text has 3.23:1 (fails for body text). 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.
Variations of Tree of Life
Tailwind-style scale
Color harmonies of Tree of Life
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Color blindness simulator
These are approximations to help you check that meaning never depends on color alone. Real vision varies from person to person.