Green
Dark Green
Dark Green
#003300Click to copy
Dark Green Parameter Conversion Table
More converters →HEX#003300Copy
RGBrgb(0, 51, 0)Copy
HSLhsl(120, 100%, 10%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(120, 100%, 20%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(100%, 0%, 100%, 80%)Copy
Dark Green Color Schemes
Complementary
#003300
Click to copy#330033
Click to copyAnalogous
#1A3300
Click to copy#00331A
Click to copySplit Complementary
#1A0033
Click to copy#33001A
Click to copyMonochromatic
#003300
Click to copy#0B8E0B
Click to copy#13EC13
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyDark Green WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
Sample text Aa
White background #FFFFFF
14.25 : 1
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Black background #000000
1.47 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
13.07 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
1.13 : 1
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Dark Green Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Dark Green Color Introduction
Definition
Dark Green (HEX #003300) has the RGB value rgb(0, 51, 0), the HSL value hsl(120°, 100%, 10%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(100%, 0%, 100%, 80%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Dark Green is #330033, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #1A3300 and #00331A that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#190033, #33001A) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Dark Green uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Dark Green has a contrast ratio of 14.25:1 against white and 1.47:1 against black; paired with a white background it reaches AAA, making body text highly readable.
Color Characteristics
Green is the base color of nature, evoking forests, lawns and new plants. Calm yet full of life, it carries a natural sense of trust in environmental, health and finance sectors. Specifically, Dark Green has a lightness of 10% and a saturation of 100%, on a page it works well as a dark background or heading text color, creating a strong sense of visual weight; moreover, its saturation is extremely high and its visual tension is strong, so it works best used sparingly as a focal accent. In a word: A deep, profound forest.
Color Psychology
Green can evoke relaxation, safety and balance, with a marked soothing effect; psychologically it symbolizes nature, health and hope. For this reason Dark Green tends to leave a first impression of being calm and natural in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Green suits environmental campaigns, healthcare, tea brands and any scene that needs to convey natural trust. In real projects, Dark Green is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Green”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Dark Green Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.