What is the hex code for Green?

The hex code for Green is #008000. In RGB that is rgb(0, 128, 0), and in HSL it is hsl(120, 100%, 25%).

What RGB values make Green?

Green is 0 red, 128 green, and 0 blue, written as rgb(0, 128, 0).

Green scores 5.14:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it passes.

Yes. You can write color: green directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #008000.

#008000

Green is a green tone at #008000. It sits at 120 degrees on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 25% lightness.

Color values

Tints mix 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%

#CCE6CC

Tint 60%

#99CC99

Tint 40%

#66B366

Tint 20%

#339933

Base

#008000

Shade 20%

#006600

Shade 40%

#004D00

Shade 60%

#003300

Shade 80%

#001A00

On white

Sample text

5.14:1

Passes AA for body text

On black

Sample text

4.09:1

Large text only

Check a specific pairing in the contrast checker.

Frequently asked

What is the hex code for Green?: The hex code for Green is #008000. In RGB that is rgb(0, 128, 0), and in HSL it is hsl(120, 100%, 25%).
What RGB values make Green?: Green is 0 red, 128 green, and 0 blue, written as rgb(0, 128, 0).
Is Green readable as text on a white background?: Green scores 5.14:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it passes.
Is Green a valid CSS color name?: Yes. You can write color: green directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #008000.