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Color: Dark Green

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Category: green
Color Source: web
Luminance: 9.1%
Color Formats

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HEX
#006400
RGB
0, 100, 0
HSL
120, 100, 20
HSV
120, 100, 39
CMYK
100, 0, 100, 61
LAB
36, -43, 42
Accessibility & Contrast

Test Dark Green for accessibility compliance and color contrast ratios.

Basic Contrast Ratios

Dark Green on White
7.44:1
Dark Green on Black
2.82:1

WCAG 2.1 Compliance

AA Standard (Normal Text)

Required ratio: 4.5:1

PASS
AA Standard (Large Text)

Required ratio: 3:1

PASS
AAA Standard (Normal Text)

Required ratio: 7:1

PASS
AAA Standard (Large Text)

Required ratio: 4.5:1

PASS

Usage Recommendations

✓ Excellent for accessibility

This color meets AAA standards and is suitable for all text sizes and UI elements.

Recommended text color: Use #FFFFFF text for optimal readability on Dark Green backgrounds.

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Color Tools

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About Dark Green Color

The Dark Green color (#006400) is a green color that belongs to the web-safe color palette. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about Dark Green, including its technical specifications, psychological impact, design applications, and practical usage examples.

Dark Green has the hexadecimal code #006400 and RGB values of 0, 100, 0. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 120°, saturation of 100%, and lightness of 20%. This color is widely supported across all browsers and design applications.

Color Psychology & Meaning

Discover the psychological impact and cultural significance of Dark Green.

Associated Emotions

Nature, growth, harmony, freshness, safety, money

Symbolism & Meaning

Health, environment, prosperity, balance, renewal

Marketing & Branding

Associated with health, wealth, and eco-friendliness

Design Applications

Learn how to effectively use Dark Green in various design contexts.

Web Design

  • Success messages
  • Environmental themes
  • Healthcare sites
  • Financial services

Interior Design

  • Living rooms
  • Kitchens
  • Garden rooms
  • Natural themes

Graphic Design

  • Eco-friendly brands
  • Health products
  • Financial services
  • Nature themes

Fashion & Clothing

  • Casual wear
  • Outdoor clothing
  • Spring collections
  • Military-inspired pieces
Technical Specifications

Complete technical details and color space information for Dark Green.

Color Temperature

Neutral

Dominant Wavelength

495-570nm

Color Purity

100%

Brightness Index

51/255
Usage Examples

Real-world examples and code snippets showing how to use Dark Green.

CSS Examples

background-color: #006400;
color: #006400;
border: 2px solid #006400;
box-shadow: 0 4px 8px #00640033;
background: linear-gradient(45deg, #006400, #339733);

Design Tips & Best Practices

When using Dark Green in your designs, consider its psychological impact and cultural associations. This color works well in web design, branding, and marketing materials and can be effectively paired with complementary colors to create striking visual compositions.

Accessibility Considerations

When using Dark Green as a text or background color, ensure sufficient contrast ratios for accessibility compliance. Test your color combinations against WCAG guidelines to ensure readability for all users.

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