Dark Green hex code
The hex code for dark green is #006400. In RGB that is rgb(0, 100, 0) and in HSL it is hsl(120, 100%, 20%).
The hex code for dark green is #006400. In RGB that is rgb(0, 100, 0) and in HSL it is hsl(120, 100%, 20%).
Dark Green · #006400
Colour codes
- HEX
- #006400
- RGB
- rgb(0, 100, 0)
- HSL
- hsl(120, 100%, 20%)
- CMYK
- 100, 0, 100, 61
- CSS name
- darkgreen
- Contrast on white
- 7.44:1
- Contrast on black
- 2.82:1
Tints and shades
20% lighter · #338333
40% lighter · #66a266
60% lighter · #99c199
80% lighter · #cce0cc
20% darker · #005000
40% darker · #003c00
60% darker · #002800
80% darker · #001400
Complementary colour
Dark Green · #006400
Opposite on the colour wheel · #660066
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for dark green?
The hex code for dark green is #006400. In RGB that is rgb(0, 100, 0) and in HSL it is hsl(120, 100%, 20%).
Can I use dark green for text?
It has a contrast ratio of 7.44:1 on white and 2.82:1 on black. Body text needs 4.5:1 under WCAG AA, so it works as text on a white background.
What colour goes with dark green?
Its complementary colour, opposite on the colour wheel, is #660066. Pairing a colour with its complement gives the strongest contrast; for something calmer, use a tint or shade of dark green instead.
Is dark green a CSS colour name?
Yes. CSS accepts the keyword darkgreen, so color: darkgreen and color: #006400 render exactly the same.