Napier Green (#2a8000) Color Meaning, Codes and Information

A complete guide to Napier Green (#2a8000) covering color values, harmonies, shades, meaning, and practical uses across design, branding, and everyday visuals.

Napier Green (#2a8000) Color Information

Napier Green (#2a8000) RGB value is (42, 128, 0). The hex color red value is 42, green is 128, and blue is 0. Its HSL format shows a hue of 100°, saturation of 100%, and lightness of 25%, while the CMYK process values are 67%, 0%, 100%, and 50%.

Colors that pair well with Napier Green (#2a8000) include Bronze Yellow (#737000), Office Green (#008000), and Dark Ultramarine (#120A8F), as they maintain visual balance and harmony, whereas Resolution Blue (#002387), Burgundy (#800020), and Persian Indigo (#32127A) tend to conflict with this color due to strong contrast or opposing tonal characteristics.

Clear image showing Napier Green color swatch with hex value #2A8000 and RGB value (42,128,0)
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Napier Green (#2a8000) Color Meaning

Napier Green (#2A8000) is a bright, vivid green with strong yellow undertones, exuding freshness, energy, and vitality. It belongs to the medium-to-bright green spectrum, conveying growth, optimism, and natural vibrancy. Designers use it in eco-focused branding, outdoor designs, and playful accents. Historically, Napier Green (#2A8000) reflects botanical illustration, agricultural themes, and modernist design palettes. The shade symbolizes life, prosperity, and renewal. It appears in art, textiles, and educational illustrations to communicate growth and natural energy. Spiritually, Napier Green (#2A8000) supports vitality, renewal, and balance. Across cultures, bright green shades like Napier Green are associated with fertility, life, and celebration. It frequently appears in textiles, gardens, and ceremonial objects to emphasize growth and harmony.

Color Conversion

Accurate conversions of Napier Green (#2a8000) across RGB, Hex, CMYK, HSL, and Lab ensure consistent color fidelity across digital, print, and design applications.

HEX
#2a8000
RGB
rgb(42, 128, 0)
HSL
hsl(100°, 100%, 25%)
CMYK
cmyk(67%, 0%, 100%, 50%)
HSV
hsv(100°, 100%, 50%)
XYZ
8.6740 15.9306 2.6177
Yxy
15.9306 0.3186 0.5852
Hunter Lab
39.9132 -2.4000 1.7327
CIE-Lab
46.8833 -45.9373 50.6960

RGB Values & CMYK Values

Detailed RGB and CMYK values of Napier Green (#2a8000) displayed in a horizontal bar provide clear reference for digital and print color accuracy.

RGB Channels

Red42 / 255 (16%)
16%
Green128 / 255 (50%)
50%
Blue0 / 255 (0%)

CMYK Ink Density

Cyan67 / 100 (67%)
67%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Key (Black)50 / 100 (50%)
50%

Color Variations

A full range of Napier Green (#2a8000) variations, including tints, shades, and tones, provides highlights, depth, and subtle desaturated options for UI design.

Color Harmonies

Harmonious color schemes for Napier Green (#2a8000) created using the color wheel ensure visually balanced palettes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split Complementary

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker (WCAG)

Luminance contrast ratios for Napier Green (#2a8000) against standard backgrounds ensure readable, accessible text following Contrast Checker and WCAG 2.1 AA/AAA standards.

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#2a8000

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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Normal Text

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UI Components

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WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

Simulated views of Napier Green (#2a8000) for different color vision deficiencies help identify potential confusion using the Color Blindness Simulator.

Normal Vision

Napier Green (#2a8000)

protanopia

#4f501f

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #2a8000;

Text Color

color: #2a8000;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #2a8000;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #2a800040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #2a8000;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2a8000 0%, #1b5100 100%);

Seamless Patterns

High-resolution seamless patterns featuring Napier Green (#2a8000) provide ready-to-use backgrounds, wallpapers, and print designs for any project.

Diagonal Stripes
Polka Dots
Chevron
Diamond Grid
Hexagon
Waves
Crosshatch
Zigzag
Brick Wall
Triangles
Circles Grid
Herringbone

Icons

A collection of popular icons in Napier Green (#2a8000) offers ready-to-use visuals for interfaces, designs, and creative projects.

Real-World Applications

Real-world mockups of Napier Green (#2a8000) showcase its versatility across fashion, interiors, branding, and product packaging.

Fashion
Colored T-Shirt
Fashion
Baseball Cap
Interior
Living Room
Exterior
Office Complex
BRAND
Brands
Aluminum Can
Vehicle
Glossy Sportscar
Brands
Shopping Bag
Interior
Matte Wall
Brands
Flagship Phone

Useful Color Tools

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Napier Green (#2a8000) Color FAQs

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