What Color is Amazon Parrot
Amazon Parrot is a vivid, electric shade of green that balances precariously between lime and chartreuse. This color embodies the vitality of the rainforest canopy, projecting an intense luminosity rarely found in muted earth tones. It captures the essence of tropical avian life, demanding attention with its high saturation and yellow undertones.
What color is opposite Amazon Parrot?
The opposite color to Amazon Parrot is Heliotrope (#c25ee4).
Additional Information
- Color Family: Green
- Temperature: Warm
- Associated Season: Spring
- Complementary Color: #C25EE4
- Brightness: 183/255
- Saturation: 58%
Colors That Pair Well With Amazon Parrot
Complementary
Pair with Heliotrope for a harmonious, balanced look. Great for backgrounds and accents.
High Contrast
Use Seance for maximum readability. Ideal for text or critical UI elements.
Harmonious Depth
Use lighter and darker shades for a sophisticated, cohesive design. Great for backgrounds, text, and subtle accents.
Color Variations
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Amazon Parrot History
Historically, achieving such a luminous green was dangerous; the closest pre-modern equivalents were often arsenic-based pigments like Scheele's Green, which were notorious for their toxicity. Safe, lightfast versions of this intense hue only became widely available to artists with the development of synthetic organic pigments, such as Phthalocyanine Green combined with bright yellows, in the mid-20th century.
In the 1960s, this acid-tinged shade became a staple of the Psychedelic art movement, utilized to simulate altered states of consciousness and visual vibration. By the late 20th century, it transitioned into the Cyberpunk aesthetic, symbolizing the radioactive glow of early monochrome computer monitors and the digital future.
Meaning & Psychology
Psychologically, Amazon Parrot acts as a visual stimulant, provoking feelings of anticipation and high alertness rather than the relaxation associated with deeper forest greens. It triggers an immediate cognitive response associated with action, effectively raising the viewer's energy levels.
Culturally, the color occupies a dual space, representing both the hyper-natural exuberance of spring and the unsettled feeling of artificiality. It appeals to demographics seeking novelty, often signaling innovation, toxicity, or a rebellious departure from conservative tradition.
In Nature
This specific shade mimics the camouflage plumage of the Yellow-naped Amazon parrot, allowing it to vanish against sunlit leaves. It appears frequently in the warning coloration of the Poison Dart Frog, signaling toxicity to predators. Botanically, this intense chroma is visible in the fresh tendrils of climbing vines and the translucent shoots of bamboo before they mature into deeper chlorophyll-rich tones.
How To Use Amazon Parrot
Due to its high light reflectance value, Amazon Parrot functions optimally as a navigational accent to guide user attention toward success states or call-to-action buttons. It is particularly effective in sports branding and activewear, where it connotes speed and high-performance energy.
Designers must ensure strict contrast ratios by pairing this green with deep charcoal, navy, or black text, as white typography will disappear against it. Using this hue for large background areas causes eye strain, so it is best reserved for icons, borders, or graphical overlays.
Related Words
Curated Palettes
Neotropical Canopy
A vibrant, high-energy palette inspired by the flora and fauna of the Amazon rainforest.
Digital Acid
A high-contrast, modern palette referencing cyberpunk aesthetics and dark mode interfaces.
Fresh Sprout
An analogous palette focusing on growth, freshness, and the transition from yellow to green.
Color Conversions
Color Blindness Simulation
CSS Snippets
color: #80E45F;
color: rgb(128, 228, 95);
background-color: #80E45F;
border: 3px solid #80E45F;
box-shadow: 0 4px 12px #80E45F66;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #80E45F 0%, #ffffff 100%);
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What Goes With Amazon Parrot?
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I use Amazon Parrot in CSS?
You can use Amazon Parrot in CSS with its hex code. Here is an example class:
.amazon-parrot {
background-color: #80E45F;
color: #FFFFFF;
}For more snippets including gradients, see the CSS snippets section.