Dark Green Color (#006400)
Dark Green is a CSS named color defined as hex code #006400. Dark Green is green at about 39% of full strength with no red or blue. It is a deep, forest-like tone that reads as serious and established.
Color Overview & Formats
darkgreenLuminance: 0.0911| Format | Syntax / Values | Notes | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEX | #006400 | 6-digit hex web code | |
| RGB | rgb(0, 100, 0) | Red, Green, Blue channels (0-255) | |
| HSL | hsl(120, 100%, 20%) | Hue (120°), Saturation (100%), Lightness (20%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(120, 100%, 39%) | Hue, Saturation (100%), Value/Brightness (39%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(100%, 0%, 100%, 61%) | Digital mathematical approximation (non-print) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.436 0.148 142.5) | Perceptually uniform color space (CSS Color 4 approximation) |
background-color: #006400; /* or darkgreen */- Select color format: Choose the desired format (HEX #006400, RGB, or HSL).
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- Pair with white text: White text on Dark Green reaches 7.44:1 (WCAG AAA).
What Colors Go With Dark Green?
These 6 colors all go well with Dark Green (#006400), and each one is a standard CSS named color. The ratio is the WCAG 2.2 contrast of that color on Dark Green: at 4.5:1 or above it works for text; below that, use it for backgrounds and accents.
Harmonious Palettes & Tints
The palettes below are algorithmically generated across standard intervals based on Dark Green (HSL 120°). Each group offers full palette copy and live preview:
Complementary Harmony
Hue rotated 180 degrees on the HSL wheel (120° to 300°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Analogous Harmony
Hues 30 degrees either side (90° and 150°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Triadic Harmony
Hues spaced evenly by 120 degrees (240° and 0°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Tints & Shades
Mixed with white (tints) and black (shades) in sRGB at 60% and 30%.
WCAG 2.2 Text Readability & Contrast Check
Under WCAG 2.2 criteria, regular body text requires at least 4.5:1 (AA) and large text requires at least 3.0:1. The table below displays calculated contrast ratios:
| Foreground Color | Contrast Ratio | Normal Text (AA) | Large Text (AA) | Normal Text AAA (>= 7.0:1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pure Black (#000000) | 2.82:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Pure White (#FFFFFF) | 7.44:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Dark Charcoal (#212529) | 2.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Mid Gray (#666666) | 1.30:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Interactive Contrast Tester
Enter text foreground and background colors to verify WCAG legibility:
This is sample body text rendered directly to verify contrast and readability.
Dark Green Background Download
Download standard 1920x1080 solid desktop wallpaper or generate mobile wallpaper:
Standard Wallpaper: 1920x1080 PNG (#006400)Download Options
All wallpaper files precisely match the W3C standard color value:
CSS Standard & Usage Notes
darkgreen = #006400 (rgb(0, 100, 0))
UI Design & Accessibility Guidelines
Use it for headers, footers, buttons, and heritage, finance, outdoor and eco brands. On Dark Green, white text passes WCAG AAA at every size (7.44:1); black text fails even for large text (2.82:1).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I use black text on Dark Green?
No. Black text on Dark Green has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of only 2.82:1, below the 3:1 minimum even for large text.
Can I use white text on Dark Green?
Yes. White text on Dark Green has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of 7.44:1, passing both AA (4.5:1) and AAA (7:1) at every text size.
What colors go with Dark Green?
White, Ivory, Gold, Wheat, Pale Green and Pink all go well with Dark Green. White (7.44:1), Ivory (7.37:1), Gold (5.3:1), Wheat (5.66:1), Pale Green (5.88:1) and Pink (4.84:1) have enough contrast for text on Dark Green.
Is dark green the same as forest green?
No. Forest Green (#228B22) is lighter and has some red and blue mixed in, while Dark Green (#006400) is a pure, deeper green.