Color swatch image showing #008B42 with RGB(0,139,66) values

#008B42 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #008B42 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#008B42 Color Information

#008B42 RGB value is (0, 139, 66). The hex color red value is 0, green is 139, and blue is 66. Its HSL format shows a hue of 148°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 27 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 0 percent, 53 percent, 45 percent.

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#008B42 Color Meaning

Color #008B42 is a dark, deep green shade with cool undertones, a grounding tone in the green spectrum. Color #008B42 psychologically conveys stability, focus, and restorative calm, encouraging reflection and mindful energy. Culturally, color #008B42 is used in interiors, fashion, and branding to symbolize nature, grounding, and growth. Spiritually, #008B42 resonates with the heart chakra, enhancing healing, emotional grounding, and balance. Feng Shui views #008B42 shade as grounding and revitalizing, suitable for offices, meditation rooms, or communal spaces needing restorative energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #008B42 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
#008B42
RGB
rgb(0, 139, 66)
HSL
hsl(148°, 100%, 27%)
CMYK
cmyk(100%, 0%, 53%, 45%)
HSV
hsv(148°, 100%, 55%)
XYZ
10.2160 18.8586 8.2559
Yxy
18.8586 0.2737 0.5052
Hunter Lab
43.4265 -3.1122 1.5716
CIE-Lab
50.5213 -48.9999 30.0411

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red0 / 255 (0%)
Green139 / 255 (55%)
55%
Blue66 / 255 (26%)
26%

CMYK Values

Cyan100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow53 / 100 (53%)
53%
Key (Black)45 / 100 (45%)
45%

Color Variations

#008B42 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

#008B42 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 #008B42 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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#008B42

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.40:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.40:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.40:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #008B42 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

#008B42

protanopia

#3c3d54

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #008B42;

Text Color

color: #008B42;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #008B42;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #008B4240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #008B42;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #008B42 0%, #005728 100%);

#008B42 Color FAQs

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