RAL 6000 Patina Green

#316650

RAL color

RAL 6000 Patina Green (#316650) is a muted, grey-green from the RAL Classic system named after the distinctive green patina that forms on aged copper and bronze exposed to weather. This naturally occurring chemical color has been associated with aged architecture, classical sculpture, and heritage craftsmanship across Europe for centuries.

Color Values

HEX

#316650

RGB

49, 102, 80

HSL

155.1, 35.1%, 29.6%

HSV

155.1, 52.0%, 40.0%

CMYK

52.0%, 0.0%, 21.6%, 60.0%

OKLCH

0.4669 0.0679 164.5

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: #316650;
color: #316650;
border-color: #316650;
Nearest Tailwind: Emerald 800 #065F46

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.67:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.15:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #316650?

RGB(49, 102, 80) · HSL(155.1, 35.1%, 29.6%) · CMYK(52.0%, 0.0%, 21.6%, 60.0%)

Does #316650 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.67:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #316650?

Use FFFFFF text on a #316650 background; contrast on black is 3.15:1.