Recycling Green

Q: How do I use #15B71B in CSS?

You can use #15B71B in CSS with: background-color: #15B71B; or color: #15B71B; or as an RGB value: rgb(21, 183, 27). For print design, use CMYK: 89%, 0%, 85%, 28%.

#15B71B

Recycling Green is a cool medium color with the hex code #15B71B. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 21, 183, 27 in digital design or CMYK 89%, 0%, 85%, 28% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Recycling Green Color Values

HEX: #15B71B
RGB: 21, 183, 27
HSL: 122°, 79%, 40%
CMYK: 89, 0, 85, 28

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 79% saturation and 40% lightness, this vibrant medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, cool colors like Recycling Green work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Recycling Green in print, the CMYK breakdown of 89%, 0%, 85%, 28% 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: #15B71B;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 21, 183, 27;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#15B71B',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 89%
M: 0%
Y: 85%
K: 28%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(21, 183, 27)
rgba(21, 183, 27, 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 #15B71B?

#15B71B is Recycling Green, a cool medium color with RGB values of 21, 183, 27. It has a hue of 122°, 79% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #15B71B?

The RGB color code for #15B71B is rgb(21, 183, 27). This means it contains 21 red, 183 green, and 27 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Recycling Green a warm or cool color?

Recycling Green (#15B71B) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #15B71B in CSS?

You can use #15B71B in CSS with: background-color: #15B71B; or color: #15B71B; or as an RGB value: rgb(21, 183, 27). For print design, use CMYK: 89%, 0%, 85%, 28%.