Moss
Moss (#009051) is a medium, moderately saturated green with a cool feel. It has a hue angle of 154° and a lightness of 57%. Its moderate saturation keeps it lively without shouting.
About this color
What Moss looks like, feels like and where it works.
Description
Moss (#009051) is a medium, moderately saturated green with a cool feel. It has a hue angle of 154° and a lightness of 57%. 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, Moss 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
Moss 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 Moss has a contrast ratio of 4.11:1 (fails for body text); black text has 5.10:1 (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.
Variations of Moss
Tailwind-style scale
Color harmonies of Moss
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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.