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%).

What RGB values make Dark Green?

Dark Green is 0 red, 100 green, and 0 blue, written as rgb(0, 100, 0).

Dark Green scores 7.44:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it passes.

Yes. You can write color: darkgreen directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #006400.

#006400

Dark Green is a green tone at #006400. It sits at 120 degrees on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 20% lightness.

Color values

Tints mix Dark Green with white, shades mix it with black. Use the light end for backgrounds and the dark end for text that has to stay readable.

Tint 80%

#CCE0CC

Tint 60%

#99C199

Tint 40%

#66A266

Tint 20%

#338333

Base

#006400

Shade 20%

#005000

Shade 40%

#003C00

Shade 60%

#002800

Shade 80%

#001400

On white

Sample text

7.44:1

Passes AAA for body text

On black

Sample text

2.82:1

Fails WCAG for text

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Frequently asked

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%).
What RGB values make Dark Green?: Dark Green is 0 red, 100 green, and 0 blue, written as rgb(0, 100, 0).
Is Dark Green readable as text on a white background?: Dark Green scores 7.44:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it passes.
Is Dark Green a valid CSS color name?: Yes. You can write color: darkgreen directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #006400.