Color Palettes

Mexican flag green color

The green of the Mexican flag, closely tied to Mexico's Independence Day on September 16. It's an intense, slightly dark green. It's used in patriotic decorations, uniforms and crafts.

Also known as: flag green.

Mexican flag green · #006847

About Mexican flag green

Mexican flag green (#006847) is a cool, dark, highly saturated color. It belongs to the greens family. It mixes 0 red, 104 green and 71 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in events, branding, sports.

Mexican flag green shades and tints

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

Mexican flag green color harmonies

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

ComplementaryClose to: Claret
AnalogousClose to: Dark green, Petrol blue
TriadicClose to: Indigo, Sepia
Split complementaryClose to: Byzantium, Barn red
TetradicClose to: Midnight blue, Claret, Avocado

Mexican flag green color palettes

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

Monochromatic palette · Mexican flag green
Analogous palette · Mexican flag green
Complementary palette · Mexican flag green
Triadic palette · Mexican flag green
With neutrals palette · Mexican flag green
With an accent palette · Mexican flag green

Mexican flag green contrast with text

White textContrast 6.8:1 · AA
Black textContrast 3.1:1 · AA large text

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

CSS code

:root {
  --mexican-flag-green: #006847;
  --mexican-flag-green-rgb: 0, 104, 71;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--mexican-flag-green); }
.text { color: var(--mexican-flag-green); }

Colors similar to Mexican flag green

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Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for Mexican flag green?

The hex code for Mexican flag green is #006847. In RGB it is rgb(0, 104, 71), in HSL hsl(161, 100%, 20%) and in CMYK 100, 0, 32, 59.

What is the complementary color of Mexican flag green?

Its complement on the color wheel is #680021, close to claret. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on Mexican flag green?

Yes. The contrast with white is 6.8:1, enough for body text (WCAG AA).