Dark Emerald is a dark, vivid shade in the green color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #00851B, which equals rgb(0, 133, 27) in RGB and hsl(132, 100%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C100 M0 Y80 K48, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#00851B - RGB
0, 133, 27 - HSL
132°, 100%, 26% - CMYK
100, 0, 80, 48 - Family
Green - Tone
Dark, vivid
About Dark Emerald
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 white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 4.80:1. Its complementary color is #85006A.
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Dark Emerald color codes
| HEX | #00851B |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(0, 133, 27) |
| HSL | hsl(132, 100%, 26%) |
| HSV | 132°, 100%, 52% |
| CMYK | 100%, 0%, 80%, 48% |
| Decimal | 34075 |
Shades and tints of Dark Emerald
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#D5EBD9 - 100
#AAD6B3 - 200
#80C28D - 300
#55AE67 - 400
#2B9941 - 500
#00851B - 600
#006F17 - 700
#005912 - 800
#00430E - 900
#002C09 - 950
#001605
Color harmonies for Dark Emerald
- Complementary
#85006A≈ Dark Fuchsia - Analogous −30°
#288500≈ Dark Clover - Analogous +30°
#00855D≈ Dark Seafoam - Triadic +120°
#1B0085≈ Dark Iris - Triadic +240°
#851B00≈ Dark Cinnabar - Split 150°
#5D0085≈ Dark Amethyst - Split 210°
#850028≈ Burgundy
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Emerald
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Emerald | Aa | 4.80:1 | AA (good) |
| Black text on Dark Emerald | Aa | 4.37:1 | AA Large only |
CSS code for Dark Emerald
background-color: #00851B;color: #00851B;background-color: rgb(0, 133, 27);background-color: hsl(132, 100%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-emerald: #00851B; }class="bg-[#00851B]"Colors similar to Dark Emerald
- Dark Jade
#008528 - Dark Kelly
#00850D - Dark Bright Kelly
#0D7718 - Dark Bright Emerald
#0D7722 - Dark Bright Green
#0D770D - Dark Malachite
#008535 - Dark Bright Jade
#0D772D - Dark Green Tone
#008500 - Green
#008000 - Dark Shamrock
#0D8500 - Dark Bright Shamrock
#18770D - Forest Green
#228B22
More green shades
- Light Dusty Kelly
#97BA9A - Pale Dusty Kelly
#AFCAB2 - Very Pale Dusty Kelly
#C8DACA - Palest Dusty Kelly
#E0EBE1 - Darkest Emerald
#00330A - Very Dark Emerald
#005C12 - Deep Emerald
#00AD23 - Medium Dark Emerald
#00D62B - Pure Emerald
#00FF33 - Medium Light Emerald
#29FF54 - Light Emerald
#52FF74
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Emerald?
The HEX code for Dark Emerald is #00851B.
What is the RGB value of Dark Emerald?
Dark Emerald has an RGB value of 0, 133, 27 (rgb(0, 133, 27)). In HSL it is 132°, 100%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Emerald?
Use white text on Dark Emerald. White text has a contrast ratio of 4.80:1 and black text has 4.37:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Emerald?
The complementary color of Dark Emerald is #85006A. Analogous colors #288500 and #00855D also pair well.