RAL 6001 Emerald Green

#287233

RAL color

RAL 6001 Emerald Green (#287233) is a rich, medium-dark green from the RAL Classic system named after the precious gemstone. This vivid, jewel-like green has botanical and precious associations, used in luxury product packaging, premium retail design, and any European specification requiring a prestigious, clearly recognizable emerald green.

Color Values

HEX

#287233

RGB

40, 114, 51

HSL

128.9, 48.1%, 30.2%

HSV

128.9, 64.9%, 44.7%

CMYK

64.9%, 0.0%, 55.3%, 55.3%

OKLCH

0.4905 0.1209 146.1

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: #287233;
color: #287233;
border-color: #287233;
Nearest Tailwind: Green 700 #15803D

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.92:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.54:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #287233?

RGB(40, 114, 51) · HSL(128.9, 48.1%, 30.2%) · CMYK(64.9%, 0.0%, 55.3%, 55.3%)

Does #287233 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.92:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #287233?

Use FFFFFF text on a #287233 background; contrast on black is 3.54:1.