Recycling Green

Q: How do I use #059409 in CSS?

You can use #059409 in CSS with: background-color: #059409; or color: #059409; or as an RGB value: rgb(5, 148, 9). For print design, use CMYK: 97%, 0%, 94%, 42%.

#059409

Recycling Green is a cool dark color with the hex code #059409. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 5, 148, 9 in digital design or CMYK 97%, 0%, 94%, 42% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Recycling Green Color Values

HEX: #059409
RGB: 5, 148, 9
HSL: 122°, 93%, 30%
CMYK: 97, 0, 94, 42

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Recycling Green sits at 122° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 93% saturation and 30% lightness, this vibrant dark hue conveys richness and intensity.

In digital design, cool colors like Recycling Green work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Dark colors provide excellent contrast for text overlays and premium brand aesthetics.

When using Recycling Green in print, the CMYK breakdown of 97%, 0%, 94%, 42% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Recycling Green

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #059409;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 5, 148, 9;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#059409',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 97%
M: 0%
Y: 94%
K: 42%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(5, 148, 9)
rgba(5, 148, 9, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands Using the Same Hue

4 brand s with colors near 122° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #059409?

#059409 is Recycling Green, a cool dark color with RGB values of 5, 148, 9. It has a hue of 122°, 93% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #059409?

The RGB color code for #059409 is rgb(5, 148, 9). This means it contains 5 red, 148 green, and 9 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Recycling Green a warm or cool color?

Recycling Green (#059409) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #059409 in CSS?

You can use #059409 in CSS with: background-color: #059409; or color: #059409; or as an RGB value: rgb(5, 148, 9). For print design, use CMYK: 97%, 0%, 94%, 42%.