NCS S 1060-G Bright Green

#20A050

NCS color

NCS S 1060-G (#20A050) is a vivid NCS bright green with pure green notation at high chromaticness — a classic, saturated environmental green. This is the archetypal "green" of sustainability logos, environmental organizations, and eco-labels worldwide. Its perceptual clarity and neutrality between yellow-green and blue-green make it the most universally recognized green for nature branding.

Color Values

HEX

#20A050

RGB

32, 160, 80

HSL

142.5, 66.7%, 37.6%

HSV

142.5, 80.0%, 62.7%

CMYK

80.0%, 0.0%, 50.0%, 37.3%

OKLCH

0.6212 0.1587 150.4

Properties

Color Psychology

True green represents growth, harmony, and environmental consciousness. It is the color most directly associated with nature and sustainability, activating feelings of renewal and stability. Green sits at the center of the visible spectrum, making it psychologically balanced and universally positive.

Design Usage

Medium green is essential for sustainability brands, financial growth indicators, and agricultural products. It works as a primary brand color that communicates trust without the corporate coolness of blue. Ensure sufficient contrast with white text since many mid-greens fall below WCAG AA thresholds.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #20A050;
color: #20A050;
border-color: #20A050;
Nearest Tailwind: Green 600 #16A34A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.38:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.21:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #20A050?

RGB(32, 160, 80) · HSL(142.5, 66.7%, 37.6%) · CMYK(80.0%, 0.0%, 50.0%, 37.3%)

Does #20A050 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.38:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #20A050?

Use 000000 text on a #20A050 background; contrast on black is 6.21:1.