Very Dark Chartreuse is a dark, vivid shade in the green color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #405C00, which equals rgb(64, 92, 0) in RGB and hsl(78, 100%, 18%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C30 M0 Y100 K64, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#405C00 - RGB
64, 92, 0 - HSL
78°, 100%, 18% - CMYK
30, 0, 100, 64 - Family
Green - Tone
Dark, vivid
About Very 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 white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 7.64:1. Its complementary color is #1C005C.
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Very Dark Chartreuse color codes
| HEX | #405C00 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(64, 92, 0) |
| HSL | hsl(78, 100%, 18%) |
| HSV | 78°, 100%, 36% |
| CMYK | 30%, 0%, 100%, 64% |
| Decimal | 4217856 |
Shades and tints of Very Dark Chartreuse
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#DFE4D5 - 100
#BFC9AA - 200
#A0AE80 - 300
#809255 - 400
#60772B - 500
#405C00 - 600
#354D00 - 700
#2B3D00 - 800
#202E00 - 900
#151F00 - 950
#0B0F00
Color harmonies for Very Dark Chartreuse
- Complementary
#1C005C≈ Very Dark Periwinkle - Analogous −30°
#5C4900≈ Very Dark Amber - Analogous +30°
#125C00≈ Very Dark Shamrock - Triadic +120°
#00405C≈ Very Dark Peacock - Triadic +240°
#5C0040≈ Very Dark Cerise - Split 150°
#00125C≈ Very Dark Royal - Split 210°
#49005C≈ Very Dark Grape
Contrast and accessibility of Very Dark Chartreuse
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Very Dark Chartreuse | Aa | 7.64:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Very Dark Chartreuse | Aa | 2.75:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Very Dark Chartreuse
background-color: #405C00;color: #405C00;background-color: rgb(64, 92, 0);background-color: hsl(78, 100%, 18%);:root { --color-very-dark-chartreuse: #405C00; }class="bg-[#405C00]"Colors similar to Very Dark Chartreuse
- Very Dark Spring Bud
#375C00 - Very Dark Lime
#495C00 - Very Dark Bright Chartreuse
#3D5309 - Very Dark Bright Lime
#445309 - Very Dark Apple
#2E5C00 - Very Dark Bright Spring Bud
#355309 - Very Dark Bright Citron
#4B5309 - Very Dark Citron
#535C00 - Very Dark Bright Apple
#2E5309 - Very Dark Bright Yellow
#535309 - Very Dark Fern
#255C00 - Very Dark Yellow
#5C5C00
More green shades
- Kelly Green
#4CBB17 - Hunter Green
#355E3B - Moss Green
#8A9A5B - Pistachio
#93C572 - Avocado
#568203 - Darkest Chartreuse
#243300 - Dark Chartreuse
#5D8500 - Deep Chartreuse
#79AD00 - Medium Dark Chartreuse
#96D600 - Pure Chartreuse
#B2FF00 - Medium Light Chartreuse
#BFFF29
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Very Dark Chartreuse?
The HEX code for Very Dark Chartreuse is #405C00.
What is the RGB value of Very Dark Chartreuse?
Very Dark Chartreuse has an RGB value of 64, 92, 0 (rgb(64, 92, 0)). In HSL it is 78°, 100%, 18%.
What text color should I use on Very Dark Chartreuse?
Use white text on Very Dark Chartreuse. White text has a contrast ratio of 7.64:1 and black text has 2.75:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Very Dark Chartreuse?
The complementary color of Very Dark Chartreuse is #1C005C. Analogous colors #5C4900 and #125C00 also pair well.