RAL and NCS values are nearest equivalents, not official designations.
In Western cultures, Kelly Green symbolizes vitality, renewal, and luck, often linked to St. Patrick's Day celebrations. However, in some Eastern contexts, it can represent jealousy or inexperience, showcasing the complex cultural interpretations of this lively color.
The name 'Kelly Green' emerged in the 19th century, particularly popularized in the 1920s by the Irish-American community celebrating their heritage. Its use in fashion and design surged during this period, especially as it became associated with the boldness of Irish nationalism.
Ranked by CIE76 ΔE — the perceptual distance from Kelly Green. Lower ΔE means a closer match (below ~2 is barely distinguishable).
All 40 Greens →Nine steps of Kelly Green by lightness — from #28610C (darkest) to #A2DC86 (lightest). Click any to copy.
Sitting opposite Kelly Green at 281° on the color wheel, these give the highest-contrast pairings.
Curated 5-color combinations featuring Kelly Green.
Brands and institutions known for using Kelly Green.
A 50–900 tonal scale with Kelly Green anchored at 500 — ready to drop into a design system. Click any step to copy.
Works well as text on dark backgrounds; fails on light.
Thresholds: AA needs 4.5:1 (normal text) / 3:1 (large); AAA needs 7:1 / 4.5:1. Large = 18pt+ or 14pt+ bold.
Copy-ready values for CSS, screen and print, plus the extra conversions designers reach for.
color: #4CBB17; color-mix(in srgb, #4CBB17 70%, white) 101°, 88%, 73% 59, 0, 88, 27 5028631 #33CC00 How Kelly Green appears to viewers with the three main types of color blindness (~1 in 12 men, 1 in 200 women). Simulated approximations.