#004225
Green family

British Racing Green

Also known as: luxurious · heritage · mysterious · earthy · sophisticated
Hex #004225
RGB rgb(0, 66, 37)
HSL hsl(154°, 100%, 13%)
CMYK 100 · 0 · 44 · 74
RAL RAL 6036 · Pearl Opal Green

RAL and NCS values are nearest equivalents, not official designations.

Meaning

The psychology, symbolism and cultural history of British Racing Green.

In the context of motor racing, British Racing Green symbolizes prestige and tradition, representing a long-standing heritage of British automotive excellence. While it evokes feelings of sophistication in the UK, in other cultures it may simply signify nature and growth.

The term 'British Racing Green' emerged in the early 1900s, particularly associated with the 1903 Gordon Bennett Cup races, where British cars were required to be painted green. This color became emblematic of British automotive success, famously adopted by brands like Aston Martin and Jaguar.

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Similar colors

The closest colors to British Racing Green by perceived distance.

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Shades & tints

9 variations of British Racing Green by lightness, from dark to light.

-40% #002213
-30% #002A18
-20% #00321C
-10% #003A21
BASE #004225
+15% #1F593F
+30% #3D6F59
+50% #5C8673
+70% #7A9D8E

Complementary

Colors that pair beautifully with British Racing Green on the color wheel.

Palettes

Curated 5-color combinations featuring British Racing Green.

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#C0C0C0
#FFFFFF
#A52A2A
#FFD700

Racing Heritage

Classic Elegance
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#8B4513
#F5F5F5
#6B8E23
#4682B4

British Countryside

Natural Serenity
#004225
#000000
#B0C4DE
#FF4500
#FFD700

Motorsport Spirit

Dynamic Energy

Used by

Brands and institutions known for using British Racing Green.

JaguarAston Martin
Olive Drab
38 / 40 Greens Brunswick Green
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