Color Palettes

Evergreen color

A deep, cool green named after pines, firs and other trees that keep their needles all year. It is a holiday classic and also brings a grounded, outdoorsy feel to cabinets and coats.

Also known as: Evergreen green.

The hex code for evergreen is #05472A. In RGB it is rgb(5, 71, 42), in HSL hsl(154, 87%, 15%) and in CMYK 93, 0, 41, 72.

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Colors similar to evergreen

British racing green#004225Spruce green#0A5F38Hunter green#355E3BMexican flag green#006847Bottle green#006A4EDark teal#00534E

About evergreen

Evergreen (#05472A) is a cool, dark, highly saturated color. It belongs to the greens family. It mixes 5 red, 71 green and 42 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in holidays, kitchens, fashion.

Swatch of Evergreen with its shades from light to dark · #05472A
Evergreen · #05472A

Evergreen shades and tints

From lightest to darkest. Tap a shade to copy its code.

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Evergreen color harmonies

Combinations based on the color wheel. More in the color harmony tool.

ComplementaryClose to: Blackberry
AnalogousClose to: Spruce green, Midnight green
TriadicClose to: Midnight blue, Dark brown
Split complementaryClose to: Blackberry, Oxblood
TetradicClose to: Deep blue, Blackberry, Army green

Evergreen color palettes

Copy the codes or open a palette in the editor to tweak it.

Monochromatic palette · Evergreen
Analogous palette · Evergreen
Complementary palette · Evergreen
Triadic palette · Evergreen
With neutrals palette · Evergreen
With an accent palette · Evergreen

Evergreen contrast with text

White textContrast 10.8:1 · AAA
Black textContrast 1.9:1 · Not recommended

Based on WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Test other pairs in the contrast checker.

CSS code

:root {
  --evergreen: #05472A;
  --evergreen-rgb: 5, 71, 42;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--evergreen); }
.text { color: var(--evergreen); }

Colors similar to evergreen

Deep tealDark slate grayArmy greenPine green

Where you'll see this color

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Themed palettes with this color

More greens

GreenEmerald greenLime greenOlive greenMint greenMoss greenForest greenJade greenPine greenApple greenSage greenBottle greenArmy greenNeon greenPistachio greenGrass greenChartreusePastel greenDark greenLight greenMexican flag greenHunter greenKelly greenOlive drab
Swatch of Evergreen with its shades from light to dark · #05472A
Swatch of Evergreen with its shades from light to dark · #05472A

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Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for evergreen?

The hex code for evergreen is #05472A. In RGB it is rgb(5, 71, 42), in HSL hsl(154, 87%, 15%) and in CMYK 93, 0, 41, 72.

What is the complementary color of evergreen?

Its complement on the color wheel is #470522, close to blackberry. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on evergreen?

Yes. The contrast with white is 10.8:1, enough for body text (WCAG AA).