English Green
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Simulated with Brettel/Viénot matricesEnglish Green is a deep, moderately saturated green with hex value #214e40 and RGB coordinates rgb(33, 78, 64). In the HSL color space it reads hsl(161, 41%, 22%), and in CMYK print production it translates to cmyk(58%, 0%, 18%, 69%). It sits in the green family of the visible spectrum.
Colors in the green family are commonly associated with growth, balance, renewal, abundance. English Green inherits those signals and shifts them according to its depth: darker variants feel grounded and authoritative. Designers reach for this shade when they want to evoke growth without overwhelming the surrounding palette.
Across cultures, green frequently signals growth and balance. In modern digital design English Green is often chosen to communicate calm and restraint, especially when paired with neutral supporting tones. It behaves well as a primary or typographic color.
Choose English Green when you want the familiarity of green with a specific grounded character. Its WCAG contrast on white is 9.42:1 and on black is 2.23:1, which means it works well for body text on light backgrounds.
English Green is well-suited for headlines, navigation, primary buttons, and high-contrast typography. In branding it often appears in sustainability, finance, and wellness contexts. Pair it with a complementary accent and a neutral anchor for a balanced palette.