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Recycling Green

#2AA824

Recycling Green is a neutral medium color with the hex code #2AA824. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 42, 168, 36 in digital design or CMYK 75%, 0%, 79%, 34% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Recycling Green Color Values

HEX
#2AA824
RGB
42, 168, 36
HSL
117°, 65%, 40%
CMYK
75, 0, 79, 34

About this color

Recycling Green sits at 117° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 65% saturation and 40% lightness, this vibrant medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, neutral colors like Recycling Green work well for typography, interface elements, and maintaining balance. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Recycling Green in print, the CMYK breakdown of 75%, 0%, 79%, 34% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Recycling Green

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #2AA824;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 42, 168, 36;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#2AA824',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 75%
M: 0%
Y: 79%
K: 34%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(42, 168, 36)
rgba(42, 168, 36, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

4 brand s with colors near 117° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2AA824?
#2AA824 is Recycling Green, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 42, 168, 36. It has a hue of 117°, 65% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #2AA824?
The RGB color code for #2AA824 is rgb(42, 168, 36). This means it contains 42 red, 168 green, and 36 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Recycling Green a warm or cool color?
Recycling Green (#2AA824) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #2AA824 in CSS?
You can use #2AA824 in CSS with: background-color: #2AA824; or color: #2AA824; or as an RGB value: rgb(42, 168, 36). For print design, use CMYK: 75%, 0%, 79%, 34%.