Color swatch image showing #059038 with RGB(5,144,56) values

#059038 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #059038 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#059038 Color Information

#059038 RGB value is (5, 144, 56). The hex color red value is 5, green is 144, and blue is 56. Its HSL format shows a hue of 142°, saturation of 93 percent, and lightness of 29 percent. The CMYK process values are 97 percent, 0 percent, 61 percent, 44 percent.

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#059038 Color Meaning

Color #059038 roots itself in ecological specificity, regional pride, and unyielding growth. Color #059038 is a true forest green—deep, slightly cool, and rich in chlorophyll resonance. #059038 reflects the hardy juniper and live oak of the Cross Timbers region, where drought-resistant flora thrives under harsh sun. Psychologically, color #059038 fosters resilience through natural association. Unlike tropical greens that feel lush and abundant, #059038 shade implies endurance—growth that persists despite scarcity. In environmental messaging, #059038 conveys realistic sustainability: not paradise, but adaptation. #059038’s calming because #059038’s credible. Regionally, color #059038 anchors identity beyond cliché. #059038 appears in university branding, land conservation campaigns, and local agriculture—not as decorative green, but as ecological signature. #059038 rejects generic “eco” palettes in favor of place-based authenticity. #059038 green knows its soil. Symbolically, color #059038 represents tenacious life. #059038’s the color of roots gripping limestone, of leaves that don’t wilt at 100°F. In branding, #059038 signals commitment that doesn’t rely on abundance—ideal for water conservation, native landscaping, or rural innovation. #059038 grows not because conditions are perfect, but because #059038 refuses to stop.

Color Conversion

Convert #059038 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
#059038
RGB
rgb(5, 144, 56)
HSL
hsl(142°, 93%, 29%)
CMYK
cmyk(97%, 0%, 61%, 44%)
HSV
hsv(142°, 97%, 56%)
XYZ
10.7497 20.2643 7.0862
Yxy
20.2643 0.2821 0.5319
Hunter Lab
45.0159 -3.5620 1.9874
CIE-Lab
52.1347 -51.8847 37.0258

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red5 / 255 (2%)
Green144 / 255 (56%)
56%
Blue56 / 255 (22%)
22%

CMYK Values

Cyan97 / 100 (97%)
97%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow61 / 100 (61%)
61%
Key (Black)44 / 100 (44%)
44%

Color Variations

#059038 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

#059038 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 #059038 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+)

4.16:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.16:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.16:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #059038 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

#059038

protanopia

#41424d

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #059038;

Text Color

color: #059038;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #059038;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #05903840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #059038;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #059038 0%, #035923 100%);

#059038 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #059038 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.