Green/blue Color
Green/blue is a cyan color with hex code #01C08D. This page covers its meaning, all color values, harmonies, colors that go with green/blue, shades, tints, similar colors, CSS examples, FAQs, and WCAG contrast ratios.
Green/blue Color Values
What Does Green/blue Mean?
Green/blue belongs to the cyan family of colors. The cyan family covers turquoise, teal, and aqua: blue calmed down with a little green mixed in. Travel sites, spas, and healthcare brands camp here because these hues read as fresh and clean without turning clinical. Green/blue sits at a mid-lightness, which keeps it readable on both white and black without much fuss.
In the ISCC-NBS color naming system, Green/blue is classified as a green (nearest centroid: brilliant green, #3EB489). It is also known as Cōng Lǜ Green.
Color Harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Colors That Go With Green/blue
Green/blue and #C10134 are complements, parked opposite each other on the wheel. Together they hit maximum contrast, so a rough 70/30 split keeps the pairing from shouting.
Analogous neighbors — #01C12E and #0194C1, which sit beside green/blue on the wheel. Pairings like this feel calm and settled, which suits backgrounds and gradients.
For an energetic three-color palette, pair green/blue with triadic partners #8E01C1 and #C18E01. All three sit evenly spaced around the wheel, so the scheme stays lively without clashing.
Build and test these combinations in our Color Wheel Tool or check text readability with the Contrast Checker.
Tints and Shades
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Similar Colors
- Greenblue —
#23C48B(Delta E 3) - Greenish Teal —
#32BF84(Delta E 5) - Dark Seafoam —
#1FB57A(Delta E 7) - Caribbean Green —
#1CD3A2(Delta E 7) - Mountain Meadow —
#30BA8F(Delta E 7)
CSS Examples
.text { color: #01C08D; }
.background { background-color: #01C08D; }
.border { border: 2px solid #01C08D; }
.shadow { box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #01C08D40; }WCAG Contrast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hex code for green/blue?
Green/blue has the hex code #01C08D. In RGB notation it is rgb(1, 192, 141), in HSL it is hsl(164, 99%, 38%), and its OKLCH value is 0.716, 0.149, 165.7.
What does the color green/blue mean?
Cyan-family colors like green/blue carry distinct psychological associations. Green/blue belongs to the cyan family of colors. The cyan family covers turquoise, teal, and aqua: blue calmed down with a little green mixed in. Travel sites, spas, and healthcare brands camp here because these hues read as fresh and clean without turning clinical. Green/blue sits at a mid-lightness, which keeps it readable on both white and black without much fuss.
What colors go with green/blue?
Green/blue has three easy routes: its complement #C10134 for punch, its neighbors #01C12E and #0194C1 for something calmer, or triadic partners #8E01C1 and #C18E01 when you want energy.
Is green/blue a standard web color?
No — Green/blue is not a CSS keyword. Use its hex value #01C08D or any RGB/HSL equivalent in your stylesheets.
How do I make green/blue lighter or darker?
To lighten green/blue, add white to create tints; to darken it, add black to create shades. The tints and shades table above shows five computed steps of each, from #CCFFF1 (lightest tint) to #001E16 (darkest shade).
About Green/blue
Green/blue is classified as a Green in the ISCC-NBS color naming system, within the Cyan hue family. It has alternative names including Cōng Lǜ Green. The color is recognized by XKCD, meodai.
Use our Color Converter to convert #01C08D to any other color format, or explore the Color Wheel to find harmonious color combinations.