Green Haze

#009966

General Information about Green Haze

The hexadecimal color #009966, commonly known as Green Haze, is a vibrant and eye-catching shade of green. It is composed of 0% red, 60% green, and 40% blue. In the RGB color model, it has values of R:0, G:153, B:102. In the CMYK color model, it consists of 100% cyan, 0% magenta, 33% yellow, and 40% black. This particular shade of green is often associated with nature, growth, and tranquility. It evokes feelings of freshness and vitality. Green Haze can be effectively used in various design applications to create a sense of harmony and balance. Its unique blend of green and blue tones makes it stand out while maintaining a sense of calmness and sophistication. The web-safe equivalent is #009966.

The hex color #009966, also known as Green Haze, presents some accessibility considerations, especially in web design. When used as a foreground color for text, it's crucial to ensure sufficient contrast against the background. According to WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines), the contrast ratio between text and background should be at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text to meet AA standards. Green Haze might not provide enough contrast with light backgrounds like white (#FFFFFF), potentially making it difficult for users with visual impairments to read. Tools like contrast checkers can help assess compliance. When using Green Haze for interactive elements like buttons or links, consider providing clear visual cues beyond color to distinguish them. Using a darker shade of green or adding an underline can improve usability for colorblind users or those with low vision. Always test your color combinations with accessibility in mind to ensure an inclusive user experience.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
0 153 102
RGB0 153 102
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
160deg 100% 30%
16010030HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
160deg 0% 40%
160040HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#009966
rgb0 153 102
hsl160deg 100% 30%
cmyk100% 0% 33.33% 40%
hwb160deg 0% 40%
xyz-d650.14 0.24 0.16
oklch0.6031 0.1344 160.95
oklab0.6031 -0.13 0.04
CMYK
100% 0% 33.33% 40%
100033.3340CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.14 0.24 0.16
0.140.240.16XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.6031 0.1344 160.95
0.60310.1344160.95LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.6031 -0.13 0.04
0.6031-0.130.04LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

Alternative colors

Applications

Complementary color

Buttons