DarkGreen#006400

Explore properties, harmonies, and accessibility data for the color #006400. This dark shade of Greenis widely used in modern design.

HEX#006400
RGB0, 100, 0
HSL120°, 100%, 20%
CMYK100,0,100,61

Color Analysis & Expert Insights

"DarkGreen (#006400) – deep forest green. Nature, growth & serious eco themes."

Color #006400 is mathematically represented by 0 red, 100 green, and 0 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 120 degrees, 100% saturation, and 20% lightness.This color is officially recognized as "DarkGreen" and is one of the standard CSS named colors supported across all modern web browsers.

Psychology and Visual Impact

Depending on the vibrant 120 hue, this color belongs to the Green spectrum.This balanced tone provides a stable foundation for UI elements, backgrounds, and professional branding materials where subtlety is valued.

Design & Accessibility Best Practices

When using #006400 in your projects, consider the accessibility of text to ensure your content is readable by everyone. The contrast ratio against white is 7.44:1, which is rated AAA (Enhanced). Against black, the ratio is 2.82:1, rated Fail.

Pro Tip: For optimal user experience, always ensure your primary text color has at least a 4.5:1 contrast ratio against the background color.

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