What is the hex code for Light Porcelain Green?

Light Porcelain Green is #00908a. It appears in 3 historical color combinations from Sanzo Wada's 1933 "A Dictionary of Color Combinations".

What does Light Porcelain Green look like on white and black backgrounds?

Light Porcelain Green (#00908a) has a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.92:1 against white (#FFFFFF) and 5.36:1 against black (#000000). WCAG AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

Where does the color Light Porcelain Green come from?

Light Porcelain Green is documented in Sanzo Wada's "A Dictionary of Color Combinations" (1933, Seigensha Art Publishing 2010 reprint). Wada catalogued blue pigments and historical Japanese color terms. The source work is in the public domain.

Can I use Light Porcelain Green in my own design or brand?

Yes. The color name and hex value (#00908a) are factual data — not copyrightable. Our curation and descriptions are CC BY 4.0 licensed.

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Light Porcelain Green

About Light Porcelain Green

Light Porcelain Green is a deep, vivid blue tone. Its hex value is #00908a — that is RGB 0, 144, 138, or HSL 177°, 100%, 28%.

It holds 5.4:1 contrast against dark, so Light Porcelain Green works best for body text, headings, and UI labels. (On white it scores 3.9:1; on black 5.4:1.)

Across Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations, Light Porcelain Green appears in 3 combinations — most often paired with Olympic Blue, Grenadine Pink and Naples Yellow.

Palettes with Light Porcelain Green

Light Porcelain Green appears in 3 combinations from the archive. Each pairing reveals how the same color shifts character depending on its neighbours.

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