Dark Apple is a dark, vivid shade in the green color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #428500, which equals rgb(66, 133, 0) in RGB and hsl(90, 100%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C50 M0 Y100 K48, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#428500 - RGB
66, 133, 0 - HSL
90°, 100%, 26% - CMYK
50, 0, 100, 48 - Family
Green - Tone
Dark, vivid
About Dark Apple
Green shades suggest growth, health and calm. From fresh limes to deep forest tones, they are widely used for nature, wellness, finance and “success” states in interfaces. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 4.59:1. Its complementary color is #420085.
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Dark Apple color codes
| HEX | #428500 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(66, 133, 0) |
| HSL | hsl(90, 100%, 26%) |
| HSV | 90°, 100%, 52% |
| CMYK | 50%, 0%, 100%, 48% |
| Decimal | 4359424 |
Shades and tints of Dark Apple
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E0EBD5 - 100
#C0D6AA - 200
#A1C280 - 300
#81AE55 - 400
#62992B - 500
#428500 - 600
#376F00 - 700
#2C5900 - 800
#214300 - 900
#162C00 - 950
#0B1600
Color harmonies for Dark Apple
- Complementary
#420085≈ Indigo - Analogous −30°
#858500≈ Olive - Analogous +30°
#008500≈ Green - Triadic +120°
#004285≈ Dark Cornflower - Triadic +240°
#850042≈ Dark Carmine - Split 150°
#000085≈ Navy - Split 210°
#850085≈ Purple
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Apple
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Apple | Aa | 4.58:1 | AA (good) |
| Black text on Dark Apple | Aa | 4.59:1 | AA (good) |
CSS code for Dark Apple
background-color: #428500;color: #428500;background-color: rgb(66, 133, 0);background-color: hsl(90, 100%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-apple: #428500; }class="bg-[#428500]"Colors similar to Dark Apple
- Dark Fern
#358500 - Dark Spring Bud
#508500 - Avocado
#568203 - Dark Bright Apple
#42770D - Dark Bright Fern
#38770D - Dark Leaf
#288500 - Dark Bright Spring Bud
#4D770D - Dark Chartreuse
#5D8500 - Dark Bright Leaf
#2D770D - Dark Bright Chartreuse
#58770D - Deep Bright Fern
#499C11 - Deep Bright Leaf
#3B9C11
More green shades
- Light Dusty Spring Bud
#ACBA97 - Pale Dusty Spring Bud
#BFCAAF - Very Pale Dusty Spring Bud
#D3DAC8 - Palest Dusty Spring Bud
#E7EBE0 - Darkest Apple
#1A3300 - Very Dark Apple
#2E5C00 - Deep Apple
#57AD00 - Medium Dark Apple
#6BD600 - Pure Apple
#80FF00 - Medium Light Apple
#94FF29 - Light Apple
#A8FF52
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Apple?
The HEX code for Dark Apple is #428500.
What is the RGB value of Dark Apple?
Dark Apple has an RGB value of 66, 133, 0 (rgb(66, 133, 0)). In HSL it is 90°, 100%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Apple?
Use black text on Dark Apple. White text has a contrast ratio of 4.58:1 and black text has 4.59:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Apple?
The complementary color of Dark Apple is #420085. Analogous colors #858500 and #008500 also pair well.