DarkGreen (#006400) Color Information
DarkGreen (#006400) RGB value is (0, 100, 0). The hex color red value is 0, green is 100, and blue is 0. Its HSL format shows a hue of 120°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 20 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 0 percent, 100 percent, 61 percent.
DarkGreen (#006400) Color Meaning
DarkGreen (#006400) signifies canonical life, digital verdancy, and fundamental growth. This standardized deep green, identical to Dark Green (X11), is the archetype of nature in early computing, suggesting programmed vitality and universal fertility. Psychologically, DarkGreen (#006400) promotes a sense of balanced restoration, traditional health, and reliable, algorithmic prosperity. It culturally references early graphical interfaces, formal gardening, and the "go" signal in a standardized world. Spiritually, this color represents foundational renewal, the basic code of nature, and growth that is systematic and assured, embodying a universal and accessible symbol for life itself.
Color Conversion
Convert DarkGreen (#006400) across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.
RGB Values & CMYK Values
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Color Variations
DarkGreen (#006400) harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.
Color Harmonies
DarkGreen (#006400) harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.
Analogous
Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)
Complementary
Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)
Split Complementary
Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)
Tetradic
Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel
Square
Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)
Double Split
Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites
Monochromatic
Variations of a single hue
Contrast Checker
(WCAG 2.1) Test DarkGreen (#006400) for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.
Sample Text
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UI Components
Color Blindness Simulator
See how #006400 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.
Normal Vision
protanopia
Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.
CSS Examples
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DarkGreen (#006400) Color FAQs
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