Persian Green

#009999

General Information about Persian Green

Persian Green, with the hexadecimal code #009999, is a medium-dark shade of cyan-green. It's composed of 0% red, 60% green, and 60% blue. This color is often associated with nature, tranquility, and freshness. In color psychology, green is often linked to growth, harmony, and stability, while the cyan undertones add a touch of coolness and serenity. Persian Green can evoke a sense of balance and renewal, making it a popular choice for designs aiming to convey a sense of peace or environmental consciousness. Its hexadecimal triplet is 00 99 99, and it falls within the cyan-green spectrum of the color wheel. The color is widely used in design projects for a variety of applications.

The color #009999, also known as Persian Green, presents some accessibility considerations for web developers. When used as a background color, it's crucial to ensure sufficient contrast with text or foreground elements. A light text color like white (#FFFFFF) would generally provide good contrast, enhancing readability. However, it's always recommended to use contrast checking tools to verify compliance with WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) standards. Smaller text sizes especially require a higher contrast ratio. Avoid pairing this color with other dark or similarly toned colors, as this can lead to poor visibility, making content difficult to perceive for users with visual impairments. When used for interactive elements, consider providing alternative visual cues, such as underlines or icons, in addition to color, to accommodate users who may be colorblind. The color should not be the only attribute conveying meaning.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
0 153 153
RGB0 153 153
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
180deg 100% 30%
18010030HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
180deg 0% 40%
180040HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#009999
rgb0 153 153
hsl180deg 100% 30%
cmyk100% 0% 0% 40%
hwb180deg 0% 40%
xyz-d650.17 0.25 0.34
oklch0.6184 0.1056 194.81
oklab0.6184 -0.1 -0.03
CMYK
100% 0% 0% 40%
1000040CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.17 0.25 0.34
0.170.250.34XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.6184 0.1056 194.81
0.61840.1056194.81LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.6184 -0.1 -0.03
0.6184-0.1-0.03LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

Alternative colors

Applications

Complementary color

Buttons