Green
Dark Green
Dark Green
#006400Click to copy
Dark Green Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(0, 100, 0)Copy
HSLhsl(120, 100%, 20%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(120, 100%, 39%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(100%, 0%, 100%, 61%)Copy
Dark Green Color Schemes
Complementary
#006400
Click to copy#640064
Click to copyAnalogous
#326400
Click to copy#006432
Click to copySplit Complementary
#320064
Click to copy#640032
Click to copyMonochromatic
#006400
Click to copy#0FBB0F
Click to copy#40F040
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)
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White background #FFFFFF
7.44 : 1
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Black background #000000
2.82 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
6.82 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
1.70 : 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 #006400) has the RGB value rgb(0, 100, 0), the HSL value hsl(120°, 100%, 20%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(100%, 0%, 100%, 61%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Dark Green is #640064, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #326400 and #006432 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#320064, #640032) 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 7.44:1 against white and 2.82:1 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 20% and a saturation of 100%, steady and powerful as a background or primary color, pairing well with light text for good readability; 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 composed forest base tone.
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.
