Green color · XKCD survey name
Flat Green Color Code: #699D4C
Flat Green (#699D4C) is a medium, soft green shade: RGB 105, 157, 76, HSL 99°, 35%, 46%. Black text reads best on it (6.52:1 contrast).
Flat Green color values
#699D4C
rgb(105, 157, 76)
hsl(99, 35%, 46%)
99, 52%, 62%
hwb(99 30% 38%)
33%, 0%, 52%, 38%
6921548
CMYK is a standard screen-to-print conversion. Printed results depend on inks, paper and color profiles.
What is Flat Green?
“Flat Green” is a crowd-sourced name from the XKCD Color Survey, in which participants typed names for colors they were shown. It is a popular everyday label rather than an official standard.
Its hue angle of 99° places it in the green part of the color wheel, with 35% saturation (soft) and 46% lightness (medium). It sits between warm and cool.
Compared with the other green colors in the Aqeeb Studio library, it is lighter than 44% of them and more saturated than 10% of them.
Its relative luminance is 0.276, which makes it a mid-tone color. That is above the 0.179 crossover point at which black and white text have equal contrast, so black text has the advantage.
Flat Green counts as a light color: its HSL lightness is 46% and its relative luminance is 0.276. Black text reads best on it (6.52:1 contrast).
Text contrast on Flat Green
| Text | Preview | Ratio | AA normal | AA large | AAA normal | AAA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White text | Sample text | 3.21:1 Limited | Fail | Pass | Fail | Fail |
| Black text | Sample text | 6.52:1 Good | Pass | Pass | Fail | Pass |
Ratios use the WCAG 2 formula and are truncated, never rounded up. Test any pair with the contrast checker.
Colors that go with Flat Green
Complementary color
Complementary colors sit directly opposite each other on the color wheel (180° apart). They give the strongest hue contrast, which suits calls to action and accents.
Analogous colors
Analogous colors are neighbors on the wheel, 30° either side of the base hue. They blend smoothly and are easy to combine in backgrounds, gradients and illustrations.
Triadic colors
A triadic scheme uses three hues spaced 120° apart. It is lively yet balanced, and works best when one color leads and the other two act as accents.
Split-complementary colors
Split-complementary keeps the base color and uses the two colors on either side of its complement (150° and 210°). The contrast is strong but gentler than a direct complement.
Tetradic colors
A tetradic (rectangle) scheme combines two complementary pairs at 0°, 60°, 180° and 240°. It offers variety but needs one dominant color to stay balanced.
Monochromatic variants
Monochromatic variants keep the same hue and saturation and only change lightness, which makes them dependable for UI scales and subtle layered designs.
A “≈” before a name means the exact harmony color has no named match, so the link goes to the closest named color.
Tints and shades of Flat Green
Lighter tints (mixed with white)
Darker shades (mixed with black)
Select any swatch to copy its HEX code. Build longer scales with the tints and shades tool.
Similar colors
Where to use Flat Green
- Card, highlight and section backgrounds with dark text (6.52:1 contrast with black)
- Large headings, icons and graphics, where a 3:1 contrast ratio is enough
- Charts, maps and nature illustrations
- Calm backgrounds and section fills
- Success and confirmation states (with a label or icon)
- Eco, health and finance-style branding
Use Flat Green in CSS
:root {
--color-flat-green: #699D4C;
}
.element {
color: var(--color-flat-green);
background-color: #699D4C;
border: 2px solid #699D4C;
}Questions about Flat Green
What is the HEX code for Flat Green?
Flat Green is #699D4C.
What is the RGB value of Flat Green?
The RGB value of Flat Green is 105, 157, 76: 105 red, 157 green and 76 blue on a 0–255 scale, written rgb(105, 157, 76) in CSS.
What is the HSL value of Flat Green?
The HSL value of Flat Green is 99°, 35%, 46% (hue, saturation, lightness), written hsl(99, 35%, 46%) in CSS.
What is the CMYK value of Flat Green?
A standard conversion gives about C 33%, M 0%, Y 52%, K 38%. Real print results depend on the inks, paper and color profile, so treat CMYK here as a reference value.
Is Flat Green a light or dark color?
Flat Green counts as a light color: its HSL lightness is 46% and its relative luminance is 0.276. Black text reads best on it (6.52:1 contrast).
How does Flat Green look with white text?
White text on Flat Green has a contrast ratio of 3.21:1, rated Limited. It does not reach WCAG AA for normal text; use large text only.
How does Flat Green look with black text?
Black text on Flat Green has a contrast ratio of 6.52:1, rated Good. It meets WCAG AA for normal text.
What colors go well with Flat Green?
Deep Lavender is its complementary color, and Khaki Green sits beside it as an analogous color. Lighter and darker variants of the same hue also work well for monochromatic palettes.
Where can Flat Green be used?
It suits card, highlight and section backgrounds with dark text (6.52:1 contrast with black); large headings, icons and graphics, where a 3:1 contrast ratio is enough; charts, maps and nature illustrations.
How do I use Flat Green in CSS?
Use color: #699D4C; for text, background-color: #699D4C; for fills, or define a custom property such as --color-flat-green: #699D4C; and reuse it with var(--color-flat-green).
About this color page
Crowd-sourced name from the XKCD Color Survey (CC0). Values are calculated from the HEX code; color names are labels, not trademarks or standards unless stated. Screens render colors differently, so always check important colors on your own device. See the disclaimer.