springgreen 4

#008B45

X11 color

Springgreen 4 (#008B45) is the darkest variant in the X11 Spring Green series, a deep forest-adjacent green where the vivid yellow quality of the lighter variants has deepened to a rich, substantial botanical green. Used for foliage in detailed illustration, deep nature-themed design, and as a grounding dark green in environmental palettes, it provides the depth of a well-established forest green within the spring green hue family.

Color Values

HEX

#008B45

RGB

0, 139, 69

HSL

149.8, 100.0%, 27.3%

HSV

149.8, 100.0%, 54.5%

CMYK

100.0%, 0.0%, 50.4%, 45.5%

OKLCH

0.5576 0.1472 151.8

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: #008B45;
color: #008B45;
border-color: #008B45;
Nearest Tailwind: Green 700 #15803D

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.39:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.78:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #008B45?

RGB(0, 139, 69) · HSL(149.8, 100.0%, 27.3%) · CMYK(100.0%, 0.0%, 50.4%, 45.5%)

Does #008B45 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.39:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #008B45?

Use 000000 text on a #008B45 background; contrast on black is 4.78:1.