chartreuse 4

#458B00

X11 color

Chartreuse 4 (#458B00) is the darkest variant in the X11 chartreuse family, a deep forest-influenced yellow-green suggesting dense canopy, dark moss, or camouflage fabric. The vibrancy of chartreuse is substantially tamed here, producing a serious, grounded green-yellow suitable for military-inspired aesthetics, outdoor gear, and rich botanical color schemes.

Color Values

HEX

#458B00

RGB

69, 139, 0

HSL

90.2, 100.0%, 27.3%

HSV

90.2, 100.0%, 54.5%

CMYK

50.4%, 0.0%, 100.0%, 45.5%

OKLCH

0.5681 0.1672 135.4

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: #458B00;
color: #458B00;
border-color: #458B00;
Nearest Tailwind: Lime 600 #65A30D

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.25:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.95:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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