Dark Chartreuse is a dark, vivid shade in the green color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #5D8500, which equals rgb(93, 133, 0) in RGB and hsl(78, 100%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C30 M0 Y100 K48, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#5D8500 - RGB
93, 133, 0 - HSL
78°, 100%, 26% - CMYK
30, 0, 100, 48 - Family
Green - Tone
Dark, vivid
About Dark Chartreuse
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. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 4.82:1. Its complementary color is #280085.
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Dark Chartreuse color codes
| HEX | #5D8500 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(93, 133, 0) |
| HSL | hsl(78, 100%, 26%) |
| HSV | 78°, 100%, 52% |
| CMYK | 30%, 0%, 100%, 48% |
| Decimal | 6128896 |
Shades and tints of Dark Chartreuse
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E4EBD5 - 100
#C9D6AA - 200
#AEC280 - 300
#93AE55 - 400
#78992B - 500
#5D8500 - 600
#4E6F00 - 700
#3E5900 - 800
#2F4300 - 900
#1F2C00 - 950
#101600
Color harmonies for Dark Chartreuse
- Complementary
#280085≈ Dark Indigo - Analogous −30°
#856A00≈ Dark Amber - Analogous +30°
#1B8500≈ Dark Leaf - Triadic +120°
#005D85≈ Dark Peacock - Triadic +240°
#85005D≈ Dark Cerise - Split 150°
#001B85≈ Dark Sapphire - Split 210°
#6A0085≈ Dark Grape
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Chartreuse
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Chartreuse | Aa | 4.36:1 | AA Large only |
| Black text on Dark Chartreuse | Aa | 4.82:1 | AA (good) |
CSS code for Dark Chartreuse
background-color: #5D8500;color: #5D8500;background-color: rgb(93, 133, 0);background-color: hsl(78, 100%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-chartreuse: #5D8500; }class="bg-[#5D8500]"Colors similar to Dark Chartreuse
- Avocado
#568203 - Dark Spring Bud
#508500 - Dark Lime
#6A8500 - Dark Bright Lime
#62770D - Dark Bright Chartreuse
#58770D - Dark Citron
#778500 - Dark Apple
#428500 - Dark Bright Spring Bud
#4D770D - Dark Bright Citron
#6D770D - Dark Bright Yellow
#77770D - Dark Bright Apple
#42770D - Deep Bright Apple
#579C11
More green shades
- Hunter Green
#355E3B - Moss Green
#8A9A5B - Pistachio
#93C572 - Avocado
#568203 - Darkest Chartreuse
#243300 - Very Dark Chartreuse
#405C00 - Deep Chartreuse
#79AD00 - Medium Dark Chartreuse
#96D600 - Pure Chartreuse
#B2FF00 - Medium Light Chartreuse
#BFFF29 - Light Chartreuse
#CBFF52
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Chartreuse?
The HEX code for Dark Chartreuse is #5D8500.
What is the RGB value of Dark Chartreuse?
Dark Chartreuse has an RGB value of 93, 133, 0 (rgb(93, 133, 0)). In HSL it is 78°, 100%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Chartreuse?
Use black text on Dark Chartreuse. White text has a contrast ratio of 4.36:1 and black text has 4.82:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Chartreuse?
The complementary color of Dark Chartreuse is #280085. Analogous colors #856A00 and #1B8500 also pair well.