Emotion & Mood
Personality & Symbolism
Suitable for accent colors and attention-grabbing elements.
Color Harmonies
Visual Analysis
Technical Values
| HEX | #006400 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(0, 100, 0) |
| HSL | hsl(120, 100%, 20%) |
| CMYK | 100%, 0%, 100%, 61% |
| Contrast | Dark |
| CSS | background: #006400; |
Accessibility — WCAG Contrast
WCAG 2.1 requires a contrast ratio of ≥4.5:1 for AA (normal text) and ≥7:1 for AAA. Best text color for this background: white (#FFFFFF).
Color Psychology
Color Temperature
This cool-toned color (hue 120°) evokes feelings of calm, trust, and intellectual focus. Cool colors tend to recede visually, creating depth and spaciousness in layouts.
Visual Weight
At 20% lightness, this color carries substantial visual weight. Dark colors add perceived importance and gravity to elements. Research shows dark elements are perceived as 10-30% heavier.
Saturation Impact
The high saturation (100%) creates a vibrant, attention-demanding presence. Highly saturated colors are processed faster by the human brain — reaction time decreases by approximately 50ms compared to desaturated variants.
Design Applications
Nature & Sustainability
Symbolizes growth and eco-friendliness — perfect for environmental brands, organic products, and wellness apps.
Finance & Trust
Represents prosperity and stability — widely used in banking, fintech, and investment platforms.
Dark Theme & UI
Deep tones reduce eye strain in dark mode — perfect for code editors, media players, and night-mode interfaces.
CTAs & Accents
High saturation draws attention — use for primary buttons, notification badges, and important interactive elements.