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Green · 🇯🇵 和色

常磐 (Tokiwa)

#1B813E

A deep vivid green with natural undertones. A traditional Japanese color (和色) with deep cultural roots in kimono, ink painting, and seasonal aesthetics.

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Emotion & Mood

Emotion
BalancedVibrantFresh
Mood
EnergeticDynamic

Personality & Symbolism

ConfidentStrongAssertive
Cultural Symbolism

Rooted in Japanese culture, nature, and seasonal beauty.

Recommended Use

Suitable for accent colors and attention-grabbing elements.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
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Split Complementary
#731c82
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#821c2b
Darker Shades
Lighter Tints

Visual Analysis

Hue141°
Saturation65%
Lightness31%
This is a dark color with high saturation. It falls in the green hue family (141°).

Technical Values

HEX#1B813E
RGBrgb(27, 129, 62)
HSLhsl(141, 65%, 31%)
CMYK79%, 0%, 52%, 49%
ContrastDark
CSSbackground: #1B813E;

Accessibility — WCAG Contrast

White Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
4.93:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
4.26:1
AA AAA

WCAG 2.1 requires a contrast ratio of ≥4.5:1 for AA (normal text) and ≥7:1 for AAA. Best text color for this background: white (#FFFFFF).

Color Psychology

Color Temperature

This cool-toned color (hue 141°) evokes feelings of calm, trust, and intellectual focus. Cool colors tend to recede visually, creating depth and spaciousness in layouts.

Visual Weight

At 31% lightness, this color carries substantial visual weight. Dark colors add perceived importance and gravity to elements. Research shows dark elements are perceived as 10-30% heavier.

Saturation Impact

The high saturation (65%) creates a vibrant, attention-demanding presence. Highly saturated colors are processed faster by the human brain — reaction time decreases by approximately 50ms compared to desaturated variants.

Design Applications

Nature & Sustainability

Symbolizes growth and eco-friendliness — perfect for environmental brands, organic products, and wellness apps.

Finance & Trust

Represents prosperity and stability — widely used in banking, fintech, and investment platforms.

CTAs & Accents

High saturation draws attention — use for primary buttons, notification badges, and important interactive elements.

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