darkgreen

#006400

CSS color

Dark Green (#006400) is a deep, fully saturated forest green CSS named color with maximum depth and minimal lightness. It evokes old-growth forests, pine needles, and the authority of environmental institutions. In design, it is used for sustainability branding, golf course aesthetics, Irish heritage themes, and any context requiring serious, grounded green energy.

Color Values

HEX

#006400

RGB

0, 100, 0

HSL

120.0, 100.0%, 19.6%

HSV

120.0, 100.0%, 39.2%

CMYK

100.0%, 0.0%, 100.0%, 60.8%

OKLCH

0.436 0.1484 142.5

Properties

Color Psychology

Dark greens like forest and hunter green convey wealth, tradition, and prestige. They are associated with old money, ivy-league institutions, and deep woodland environments. These tones express stability and endurance, suggesting something that has stood the test of time.

Design Usage

Dark green excels in banking, insurance, and heritage brand identities where trust is paramount. It creates elegant, authoritative headers and navigation bars that feel established and dependable. Pair it with gold, cream, or light gray for a classic combination that signals reliability and quality.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #006400;
color: #006400;
border-color: #006400;
Nearest Tailwind: Lime 700 #4D7C0F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.44:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.82:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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