1. yellow-greens
2. neutral-muteds
3. Gretna Green

Color Gretna Green yellow-green (#596442):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Gretna Green yellow-green (#596442):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
yellow-greens

yellow-greens Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
moderately saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
dark

Temperature:
neutral

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Gretna Green / #596442

The HTML HEX code is #596442. The corresponding color name is "Gretna Green". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 89%, Green (G): 100%, Blue (B): 66%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 11%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):34%, Black (K): 61%. In the HSL color space, #596442 has a hue of 79°, saturation of 20%, and lightness of 33%. The HSV representation is 79° for hue, 34% for saturation, and 39% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 41, a* (green to red) = -11, and b* (blue to yellow) = 18. The XYZ representation is X: 10, Y: 12, Z: 7. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3641, U (chrominance) = -0.0518, and V (chrominance) = -0.0132.

The decimal value of the color is 5858370. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666633. Variations of the colour are #909F6F for a 20% lighter version and #24281B for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #596442, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 5204 Kelvin (5204K).

The approximate wavelength of #596442 is around 564.17nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Gretna Green (Hex: #596442): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Gretna Green (#596442) is a deep, earthy green color that bears a striking resemblance to lush forest canopies. This color evokes images of serene woodlands, where towering trees create a sense of calm and tranquility. Just like a hike through nature, Gretna Green brings a touch of grounding and provides a connection to the natural world. It exudes strength and stability, reminiscent of ancient forests that have withstood the test of time. Soothing and rejuvenating, Gretna Green is the perfect color choice to bring the beauty of nature into any design or space.

Tints and Shades of #596442 HEX color (Gretna Green)

In color theory, tints and shades are essential for understanding the depth and luminosity of colors. A tint is achieved by adding white to a pure hue, lightening its appearance. Conversely, a shade results from blending black with a color, giving it a deeper tone. In the context of #596442, this color stands at the center between its tints and shades. While the tints get progressively lighter moving towards white (#ffffff), the shades deepen towards black (#000000).

• #ffffff
• #D6D8D0
• #ACB2A1
• #838B71
• #596442
• #434B32
• #2D3221
• #161911
• #000000

Tones of Gretna Green (#596442 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #596442, #696f5b is the less saturated color, while #596442 is the most saturated one.

• #696f5b
• #656c55
• #616a4e
• #5d6748
• #596442
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #596442;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #596442; }

.text {color:#596442;}

.background {background-color:#596442;}

.border {border:1px solid #596442;}