Recycling Green

Q: How do I use #2A9400 in CSS?

You can use #2A9400 in CSS with: background-color: #2A9400; or color: #2A9400; or as an RGB value: rgb(42, 148, 0). For print design, use CMYK: 72%, 0%, 100%, 42%.

#2A9400

Recycling Green is a neutral dark color with the hex code #2A9400. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 42, 148, 0 in digital design or CMYK 72%, 0%, 100%, 42% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Recycling Green Color Values

HEX: #2A9400
RGB: 42, 148, 0
HSL: 103°, 100%, 29%
CMYK: 72, 0, 100, 42

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Recycling Green sits at 103° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 100% saturation and 29% 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 72%, 0%, 100%, 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: #2A9400;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 42, 148, 0;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#2A9400',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 72%
M: 0%
Y: 100%
K: 42%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(42, 148, 0)
rgba(42, 148, 0, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

4 brand s with colors near 103° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2A9400?

#2A9400 is Recycling Green, a neutral dark color with RGB values of 42, 148, 0. It has a hue of 103°, 100% saturation, and 29% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #2A9400?

The RGB color code for #2A9400 is rgb(42, 148, 0). This means it contains 42 red, 148 green, and 0 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Recycling Green a warm or cool color?

Recycling Green (#2A9400) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.

How do I use #2A9400 in CSS?

You can use #2A9400 in CSS with: background-color: #2A9400; or color: #2A9400; or as an RGB value: rgb(42, 148, 0). For print design, use CMYK: 72%, 0%, 100%, 42%.