Green color · XKCD survey name
Tree Green Color Code: #2A7E19
The HEX code for Tree Green is #2A7E19. It is a dark, rich green color made of 42 red, 126 green and 25 blue (HSL 110°, 67%, 30%). White text reads comfortably on it (5.12:1 contrast).
Tree Green color values
#2A7E19
rgb(42, 126, 25)
hsl(110, 67%, 30%)
110, 80%, 49%
hwb(110 10% 51%)
67%, 0%, 80%, 51%
2784793
CMYK is a standard screen-to-print conversion. Printed results depend on inks, paper and color profiles.
What is Tree Green?
“Tree 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 110° places it in the green part of the color wheel, with 67% saturation (rich) and 30% lightness (dark). It sits between warm and cool.
Compared with the other green colors in the Aqeeb Studio library, it is lighter than 16% of them and more saturated than 39% of them.
Its relative luminance is 0.155, which makes it a mid-tone color. That is below the 0.179 crossover point at which black and white text have equal contrast, so white text has the advantage.
Tree Green counts as a dark color: its HSL lightness is 30% and its relative luminance is 0.155. White text reads comfortably on it (5.12:1 contrast).
Text contrast on Tree Green
| Text | Preview | Ratio | AA normal | AA large | AAA normal | AAA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White text | Sample text | 5.12:1 Good | Pass | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Black text | Sample text | 4.09:1 Limited | Fail | Pass | Fail | Fail |
Ratios use the WCAG 2 formula and are truncated, never rounded up. Test any pair with the contrast checker.
Colors that go with Tree 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 Tree Green
Lighter tints (mixed with white)
Darker shades (mixed with black)
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Similar colors
Where to use Tree Green
- Button, banner and badge backgrounds with white text (5.12:1 contrast)
- Large headings, icons and graphics, where a 3:1 contrast ratio is enough
- Success and confirmation states (with a label or icon)
- Eco, health and finance-style branding
- Charts, maps and nature illustrations
- Calm backgrounds and section fills
Use Tree Green in CSS
:root {
--color-tree-green: #2A7E19;
}
.element {
color: var(--color-tree-green);
background-color: #2A7E19;
border: 2px solid #2A7E19;
}Questions about Tree Green
What is the HEX code for Tree Green?
Tree Green is #2A7E19.
What is the RGB value of Tree Green?
The RGB value of Tree Green is 42, 126, 25: 42 red, 126 green and 25 blue on a 0–255 scale, written rgb(42, 126, 25) in CSS.
What is the HSL value of Tree Green?
The HSL value of Tree Green is 110°, 67%, 30% (hue, saturation, lightness), written hsl(110, 67%, 30%) in CSS.
What is the CMYK value of Tree Green?
A standard conversion gives about C 67%, M 0%, Y 80%, K 51%. Real print results depend on the inks, paper and color profile, so treat CMYK here as a reference value.
Is Tree Green a light or dark color?
Tree Green counts as a dark color: its HSL lightness is 30% and its relative luminance is 0.155. White text reads comfortably on it (5.12:1 contrast).
How does Tree Green look with white text?
White text on Tree Green has a contrast ratio of 5.12:1, rated Good. It meets WCAG AA for normal text.
How does Tree Green look with black text?
Black text on Tree Green has a contrast ratio of 4.09:1, rated Limited. It does not reach WCAG AA for normal text; use large text only.
What colors go well with Tree Green?
Purple is its complementary color, and Mossy Green sits beside it as an analogous color. Lighter and darker variants of the same hue also work well for monochromatic palettes.
Where can Tree Green be used?
It suits button, banner and badge backgrounds with white text (5.12:1 contrast); large headings, icons and graphics, where a 3:1 contrast ratio is enough; success and confirmation states (with a label or icon).
How do I use Tree Green in CSS?
Use color: #2A7E19; for text, background-color: #2A7E19; for fills, or define a custom property such as --color-tree-green: #2A7E19; and reuse it with var(--color-tree-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.