Showa era
Cameo Pink & Chromium Green
Plate 105 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Cameo Pink, Chromium Green.
#719470
green · 4 palettes
Chromium Green
About Chromium Green
Chromium Green is a mid-tone, near-neutral green tone. Its hex value is #719470 — that is
RGB 113, 148, 112, or HSL 118°, 14%, 51%.
It holds 6.2:1 contrast against dark, so Chromium Green works best for body text, headings, and UI labels. (On white it scores 3.4:1; on black 6.2:1.)
Across Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations, Chromium Green appears in 4 combinations — most often paired with Cameo Pink, Carmine Red and Olive Buff.
Colours that go with Chromium Green
As a mid-tone near-neutral, Chromium Green sits comfortably beside almost any accent — the schemes below show the subtle, reliable pairings from a standard colour wheel.
Complementary
#719470 #937094
the hue directly opposite — the highest-contrast pairing, good for a single bold accent.
Analogous
#719470 #839470 #709481
the two neighbours on the wheel — a calm, cohesive scheme that feels effortless.
Triadic
#719470 #707194 #947071
two hues an even third of the wheel away — balanced and lively without clashing.
Split-complementary
#719470 #817094 #947083
the two colours either side of the complement — the contrast of a complement, softened.
How to use Chromium Green
Chromium Green is a mid-tone, near-neutral tone (HSL 118°, 14%, 51%), which makes it a versatile mid-tone for accents, buttons or blocks. For text it passes WCAG AA for body text against a dark background (6.2:1) — safe for paragraphs, buttons and labels. When you do set type on it, use light lettering. Pair it with its complement (#937094) for a focal accent, or with its analogous neighbours (#839470 and #709481) for a quieter, harmonious feel.
Palettes with Chromium Green
Chromium Green appears in 4 combinations from the archive. Each pairing reveals how the same color shifts character depending on its neighbours.
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