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Recycling Green

#05BD2D

Recycling Green is a cool dark color with the hex code #05BD2D. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 5, 189, 45 in digital design or CMYK 97%, 0%, 76%, 26% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Recycling Green Color Values

HEX
#05BD2D
RGB
5, 189, 45
HSL
133°, 95%, 38%
CMYK
97, 0, 76, 26

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Recycling Green sits at 133° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 95% saturation and 38% 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%, 76%, 26% 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: #05BD2D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 5, 189, 45;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#05BD2D',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 97%
M: 0%
Y: 76%
K: 26%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(5, 189, 45)
rgba(5, 189, 45, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

6 brand s with colors near 133° on the color wheel

Google logo
Google
Spotify logo
Spotify
Hulu logo
Hulu
Slack logo
Slack

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #05BD2D?
#05BD2D is Recycling Green, a cool dark color with RGB values of 5, 189, 45. It has a hue of 133°, 95% saturation, and 38% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #05BD2D?
The RGB color code for #05BD2D is rgb(5, 189, 45). This means it contains 5 red, 189 green, and 45 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Recycling Green a warm or cool color?
Recycling Green (#05BD2D) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #05BD2D in CSS?
You can use #05BD2D in CSS with: background-color: #05BD2D; or color: #05BD2D; or as an RGB value: rgb(5, 189, 45). For print design, use CMYK: 97%, 0%, 76%, 26%.

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