Color swatch image showing #05902F with RGB(5,144,47) values

#05902F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #05902F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#05902F Color Information

#05902F RGB value is (5, 144, 47). The hex color red value is 5, green is 144, and blue is 47. Its HSL format shows a hue of 138°, saturation of 93 percent, and lightness of 29 percent. The CMYK process values are 97 percent, 0 percent, 67 percent, 44 percent.

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#05902F Color Meaning

Color #05902F roots itself in ecological specificity, regional pride, and unyielding growth. Color #05902F is a true forest green—deep, slightly cool, and rich in chlorophyll resonance. #05902F reflects the hardy juniper and live oak of the Cross Timbers region, where drought-resistant flora thrives under harsh sun. Psychologically, color #05902F fosters resilience through natural association. Unlike tropical greens that feel lush and abundant, #05902F shade implies endurance—growth that persists despite scarcity. In environmental messaging, #05902F conveys realistic sustainability: not paradise, but adaptation. #05902F’s calming because #05902F’s credible. Regionally, color #05902F anchors identity beyond cliché. #05902F appears in university branding, land conservation campaigns, and local agriculture—not as decorative green, but as ecological signature. #05902F rejects generic “eco” palettes in favor of place-based authenticity. #05902F green knows its soil. Symbolically, color #05902F represents tenacious life. #05902F’s the color of roots gripping limestone, of leaves that don’t wilt at 100°F. In branding, #05902F signals commitment that doesn’t rely on abundance—ideal for water conservation, native landscaping, or rural innovation. #05902F grows not because conditions are perfect, but because #05902F refuses to stop.

Color Conversion

Convert #05902F across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#05902F
RGB
rgb(5, 144, 47)
HSL
hsl(138°, 93%, 29%)
CMYK
cmyk(97%, 0%, 67%, 44%)
HSV
hsv(138°, 97%, 56%)
XYZ
10.5489 20.1840 6.0292
Yxy
20.1840 0.2870 0.5490
Hunter Lab
44.9266 -3.6069 2.1119
CIE-Lab
52.0446 -53.0108 41.0875

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red5 / 255 (2%)
Green144 / 255 (56%)
56%
Blue47 / 255 (18%)
18%

CMYK Values

Cyan97 / 100 (97%)
97%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow67 / 100 (67%)
67%
Key (Black)44 / 100 (44%)
44%

Color Variations

#05902F harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#05902F harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #05902F for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.17:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.17:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.17:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #05902F appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

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protanopia

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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #05902F;

Text Color

color: #05902F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #05902F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #05902F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #05902F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #05902F 0%, #03591d 100%);

#05902F Color FAQs

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