Dark Green is a dark, vivid shade in the green color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #006400, which equals rgb(0, 100, 0) in RGB and hsl(120, 100%, 20%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C100 M0 Y100 K61, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#006400 - RGB
0, 100, 0 - HSL
120°, 100%, 20% - CMYK
100, 0, 100, 61 - Family
Green - Tone
Dark, vivid
About Dark Green
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 7.44:1. Its complementary color is #660066.
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Dark Green color codes
| HEX | #006400 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(0, 100, 0) |
| HSL | hsl(120, 100%, 20%) |
| HSV | 120°, 100%, 39% |
| CMYK | 100%, 0%, 100%, 61% |
| Decimal | 25600 |
Shades and tints of Dark Green
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#D5E5D5 - 100
#AACBAA - 200
#80B280 - 300
#559855 - 400
#2B7E2B - 500
#006400 - 600
#005300 - 700
#004300 - 800
#003200 - 900
#002100 - 950
#001100
Color harmonies for Dark Green
- Complementary
#660066≈ Very Dark Magenta - Analogous −30°
#336600≈ Very Dark Spring Bud - Analogous +30°
#006633≈ Very Dark Seafoam - Triadic +120°
#000066≈ Very Dark Blue - Triadic +240°
#660000≈ Very Dark Red - Split 150°
#330066≈ Very Dark Amethyst - Split 210°
#660033≈ Very Dark Rose
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Green
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Green | Aa | 7.44:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Green | Aa | 2.82:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Green
background-color: #006400;color: #006400;background-color: rgb(0, 100, 0);background-color: hsl(120, 100%, 20%);:root { --color-dark-green: #006400; }class="bg-[#006400]"Colors similar to Dark Green
- Very Dark Green
#005C00 - Very Dark Shamrock
#095C00 - Very Dark Kelly
#005C09 - Very Dark Clover
#125C00 - Very Dark Emerald
#005C12 - Very Dark Bright Green
#095309 - Very Dark Leaf
#1C5C00 - Very Dark Bright Shamrock
#115309 - Very Dark Bright Kelly
#095311 - Dark Bright Green
#0D770D - Very Dark Bright Clover
#185309 - Very Dark Jade
#005C1C
More green shades
- Lime Green
#32CD32 - Forest Green
#228B22 - Sea Green
#2E8B57 - Mint Cream
#F5FFFA - Pale Green
#98FB98 - Aquamarine
#7FFFD4 - Dark Olive Green
#556B2F - Dark Sea Green
#8FBC8F - Green
#008000 - Green Yellow
#ADFF2F - Lawn Green
#7CFC00
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Green?
The HEX code for Dark Green is #006400.
What is the RGB value of Dark Green?
Dark Green has an RGB value of 0, 100, 0 (rgb(0, 100, 0)). In HSL it is 120°, 100%, 20%.
What text color should I use on Dark Green?
Use white text on Dark Green. White text has a contrast ratio of 7.44:1 and black text has 2.82:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Green?
The complementary color of Dark Green is #660066. Analogous colors #336600 and #006633 also pair well.