Recycling Green is a
neutral dark color with the hex code #159405.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
21, 148, 5 in digital design or CMYK 86%, 0%, 97%, 42% for print applications.
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Recycling Green
#159405
Recycling Green Color Values
- HEX
- #159405
- RGB
- 21, 148, 5
- HSL
- 113°, 93%, 30%
- CMYK
- 86, 0, 97, 42
Shades & Tints
About this color
Recycling Green sits at 113° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 93% saturation and 30% lightness, this vibrant dark hue conveys richness and intensity.
In digital design, neutral colors like Recycling Green work well for typography, interface elements, and maintaining balance. Dark colors provide excellent contrast for text overlays and premium brand aesthetics.
When using Recycling Green in print, the CMYK breakdown of 86%, 0%, 97%, 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: #159405;
--brand-primary-rgb: 21, 148, 5;
} Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#159405',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 86%
M: 0%
Y: 97%
K: 42% Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(21, 148, 5)
rgba(21, 148, 5, 0.8) Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #159405?
What is the RGB value of #159405?
Is Recycling Green a warm or cool color?
How do I use #159405 in CSS?
background-color: #159405; or color: #159405; or as an RGB value: rgb(21, 148, 5). For print design, use CMYK: 86%, 0%, 97%, 42%.