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#006401 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #006401 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#006401 Color Information

#006401 RGB value is (0, 100, 1). The hex color red value is 0, green is 100, and blue is 1. Its HSL format shows a hue of 121°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 20 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 0 percent, 99 percent, 61 percent.

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#006401 Color Meaning

Color #006401 signifies canonical life, digital verdancy, and fundamental growth. #006401 standardized deep green, identical to Dark Green (X11), is the archetype of nature in early computing, suggesting programmed vitality and universal fertility. Psychologically, color #006401 promotes a sense of balanced restoration, traditional health, and reliable, algorithmic prosperity. #006401 culturally references early graphical interfaces, formal gardening, and the "go" signal in a standardized world. Spiritually, #006401 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 #006401 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.

HEX
#006401
RGB
rgb(0, 100, 1)
HSL
hsl(121°, 100%, 20%)
CMYK
cmyk(100%, 0%, 99%, 61%)
HSV
hsv(121°, 100%, 39%)
XYZ
4.5627 9.1165 1.5479
Yxy
9.1165 0.2996 0.5987
Hunter Lab
30.1935 -1.1516 0.7457
CIE-Lab
36.2077 -43.3159 41.5635

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red0 / 255 (0%)
Green100 / 255 (39%)
39%
Blue1 / 255 (0%)

CMYK Values

Cyan100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow99 / 100 (99%)
99%
Key (Black)61 / 100 (61%)
61%

Color Variations

#006401 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

#006401 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 #006401 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.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

7.44:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

7.44:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

7.44:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #006401 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

#006401

protanopia

#2b2c19

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #006401;

Text Color

color: #006401;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #006401;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #00640140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #006401;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #006401 0%, #004301 100%);

#006401 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #006401 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.