In Western culture, Reseda Green often symbolizes growth and renewal, reflecting its connections to nature. In contrast, in some Eastern traditions, it can represent harmony and balance, suggesting a deeper relationship with the earth.
The name 'Reseda' comes from the Latin term 'reseda', referring to a plant known for its medicinal properties, used since at least the 16th century. The pigment derived from the leaves was popular among artists in the 18th century, notably used by the renowned painter Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin.
Ranked by CIE76 ΔE — the perceptual distance from Reseda Green. Lower ΔE means a closer match (below ~2 is barely distinguishable).
All 40 Greens →Nine steps of Reseda Green by lightness — from #3C572D (darkest) to #B6D2A8 (lightest). Click any to copy.
Sitting opposite Reseda Green at 279° on the color wheel, these give the highest-contrast pairings.
Curated 5-color combinations featuring Reseda Green.
A 50–900 tonal scale with Reseda 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: #73A857; color-mix(in srgb, #73A857 70%, white) 99°, 48%, 66% 32, 0, 48, 34 7579735 #669966 How Reseda Green appears to viewers with the three main types of color blindness (~1 in 12 men, 1 in 200 women). Simulated approximations.