Green Color (#008000)
Green is a CSS named color defined as hex code #008000. In CSS, green is #008000, a medium-dark green with the green channel at half strength. It is not the bright screen green many people expect; that color is called lime (#00FF00).
Color Overview & Formats
greenLuminance: 0.1544| Format | Syntax / Values | Notes | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEX | #008000 | 6-digit hex web code | |
| RGB | rgb(0, 128, 0) | Red, Green, Blue channels (0-255) | |
| HSL | hsl(120, 100%, 25%) | Hue (120°), Saturation (100%), Lightness (25%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(120, 100%, 50%) | Hue, Saturation (100%), Value/Brightness (50%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(100%, 0%, 100%, 50%) | Digital mathematical approximation (non-print) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.520 0.177 142.5) | Perceptually uniform color space (CSS Color 4 approximation) |
background-color: #008000; /* or green */- Select color format: Choose the desired format (HEX #008000, RGB, or HSL).
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- Pair with white text: White text on Green reaches 5.14:1 (WCAG AA).
What Colors Go With Green?
These 6 colors all go well with Green (#008000), and each one is a standard CSS named color. The ratio is the WCAG 2.2 contrast of that color on 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 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) | 4.09:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
Pure White (#FFFFFF) | 5.14:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
Dark Charcoal (#212529) | 3.00:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
Mid Gray (#666666) | 1.12:1 | 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.
Green Background Download
Download standard 1920x1080 solid desktop wallpaper or generate mobile wallpaper:
Standard Wallpaper: 1920x1080 PNG (#008000)Download Options
All wallpaper files precisely match the W3C standard color value:
CSS Standard & Usage Notes
green = #008000 (rgb(0, 128, 0))
UI Design & Accessibility Guidelines
Use it for success messages, confirmation buttons, and nature and eco themes. On Green, white text passes WCAG AA at every size (5.14:1); black text passes only for large text (4.09:1).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I use black text on Green?
Only for large text. Black text on Green has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of 4.09:1: enough for large text (3:1) but below the 4.5:1 needed for body text.
Can I use white text on Green?
Yes. White text on Green has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of 5.14:1, which passes AA (4.5:1) for all text sizes but not the stricter AAA level (7:1) for body text.
What colors go with Green?
White, Ivory, Wheat, Gold, Tan and Black all go well with Green. White (5.14:1) and Ivory (5.09:1) have enough contrast for text on Green; Wheat, Gold, Tan and Black work better as a background or accent.
Why is CSS green darker than lime?
CSS defines green as #008000, with the green channel at 128, and gives the full-strength #00FF00 the name lime. So the color most people picture as "screen green" is lime in CSS.