# Dark Green Color (#006400)

> Dark Green is a CSS named color defined as hex code #006400.

- **URL**: https://swatchatlas.com/colors/dark-green/
- **Language**: English (en)
- **CSS Name**: `darkgreen`
- **Date Published**: 2026-09-29
- **Date Modified**: 2026-09-29
- **Authority Citation**: W3C CSS Color Module Level 4 (https://www.w3.org/TR/css-color-4/#named-colors)

## Color Values
- **HEX**: #006400
- **RGB**: rgb(0, 100, 0)
- **HSL**: hsl(120, 100%, 20%)
- **HSV/HSB**: hsv(120, 100%, 39%)
- **CMYK**: cmyk(100%, 0%, 100%, 61%) (digital approximation, non-print)
- **OKLCH**: oklch(0.436 0.148 142.5)

## What Colors Go With Dark Green
Contrast is each color on Dark Green (WCAG 2.2); 4.5:1 or above is text-safe.
- **White (#FFFFFF)**: 7.44:1, text-safe. Crisp, high-contrast text on dark green.
- **Ivory (#FFFFF0)**: 7.37:1, text-safe. A warmer, softer alternative to white text.
- **Gold (#FFD700)**: 5.3:1, text-safe. A classic prestige pairing for crests and headings.
- **Wheat (#F5DEB3)**: 5.66:1, text-safe. A warm beige for natural, rustic palettes.
- **Pale Green (#98FB98)**: 5.88:1, text-safe. A tonal light green for accents and links.
- **Pink (#FFC0CB)**: 4.84:1, text-safe. A soft contrast that feels fresh and botanical.

## WCAG 2.2 Contrast Results
- **Pure Black (#000000) text on Dark Green**: 2.82:1 (Fails AA and AAA)
- **Pure White (#FFFFFF) text on Dark Green**: 7.44:1 (Passes AA and AAA for both normal and large text)
- **Dark Charcoal (#212529) text on Dark Green**: 2.07:1 (Fails AA and AAA)
- **Mid Gray (#666666) text on Dark Green**: 1.3:1 (Fails AA and AAA)

## 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.

## Background Download
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