Very Dark Emerald is a dark, vivid shade in the green color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #005C12, which equals rgb(0, 92, 18) in RGB and hsl(132, 100%, 18%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C100 M0 Y80 K64, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#005C12 - RGB
0, 92, 18 - HSL
132°, 100%, 18% - CMYK
100, 0, 80, 64 - Family
Green - Tone
Dark, vivid
About Very 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. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 8.27:1. Its complementary color is #5C0049.
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Very Dark Emerald color codes
| HEX | #005C12 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(0, 92, 18) |
| HSL | hsl(132, 100%, 18%) |
| HSV | 132°, 100%, 36% |
| CMYK | 100%, 0%, 80%, 64% |
| Decimal | 23570 |
Shades and tints of Very Dark Emerald
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#D5E4D8 - 100
#AAC9B0 - 200
#80AE89 - 300
#559261 - 400
#2B773A - 500
#005C12 - 600
#004D0F - 700
#003D0C - 800
#002E09 - 900
#001F06 - 950
#000F03
Color harmonies for Very Dark Emerald
- Complementary
#5C0049≈ Very Dark Raspberry - Analogous −30°
#1C5C00≈ Very Dark Fern - Analogous +30°
#005C40≈ Very Dark Seafoam - Triadic +120°
#12005C≈ Very Dark Ultramarine - Triadic +240°
#5C1200≈ Very Dark Scarlet - Split 150°
#40005C≈ Very Dark Amethyst - Split 210°
#5C001C≈ Very Dark Carmine
Contrast and accessibility of Very Dark Emerald
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Very Dark Emerald | Aa | 8.27:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Very Dark Emerald | Aa | 2.54:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Very Dark Emerald
background-color: #005C12;color: #005C12;background-color: rgb(0, 92, 18);background-color: hsl(132, 100%, 18%);:root { --color-very-dark-emerald: #005C12; }class="bg-[#005C12]"Colors similar to Very Dark Emerald
- Very Dark Kelly
#005C09 - Very Dark Jade
#005C1C - Very Dark Bright Kelly
#095311 - Very Dark Bright Emerald
#095318 - Very Dark Bright Green
#095309 - Very Dark Green
#005C00 - Very Dark Bright Jade
#09531F - Very Dark Malachite
#005C25 - Very Dark Shamrock
#095C00 - Very Dark Bright Shamrock
#115309 - Dark Green
#006400 - Very Dark Clover
#125C00
More green shades
- Medium Light Dusty Kelly
#7EA983 - Light Dusty Kelly
#97BA9A - Pale Dusty Kelly
#AFCAB2 - Very Pale Dusty Kelly
#C8DACA - Palest Dusty Kelly
#E0EBE1 - Darkest Emerald
#00330A - Dark Emerald
#00851B - Deep Emerald
#00AD23 - Medium Dark Emerald
#00D62B - Pure Emerald
#00FF33 - Medium Light Emerald
#29FF54
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Very Dark Emerald?
The HEX code for Very Dark Emerald is #005C12.
What is the RGB value of Very Dark Emerald?
Very Dark Emerald has an RGB value of 0, 92, 18 (rgb(0, 92, 18)). In HSL it is 132°, 100%, 18%.
What text color should I use on Very Dark Emerald?
Use white text on Very Dark Emerald. White text has a contrast ratio of 8.27:1 and black text has 2.54:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Very Dark Emerald?
The complementary color of Very Dark Emerald is #5C0049. Analogous colors #1C5C00 and #005C40 also pair well.