Dark Green

An extremely deep dark green, almost black—steady, restrained, with an understated high-end texture.

HEX#003300

RGBrgb(0, 51, 0)

HSLhsl(120, 100%, 10%)

HSVhsv(120, 100%, 20%)

CMYKcmyk(100%, 0%, 100%, 80%)

HEXA#003300FF

RGBArgba(0, 51, 0, 1)

HSLAhsla(120, 100%, 10%, 1)

OKLCHoklch(50.7%, 0.172, 142)

LCHlch(44.7%, 71.6, 139)

🎨 Color Palettes

Analogous2-3 adjacent hues (≤60°)

Triadic3 hues spaced 120° apart

Split ComplementaryMain color + colors adjacent to its complement

Complementary2 hues spaced 180° apart

Tetradic (Rectangle)4 hues forming a rectangle

MonochromaticSingle hue with varying saturation and lightness

♿ WCAG Contrast Colors

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Aa14px Body

High Contrast Text

#00D100Ratio 6.9:1AA

Suitable for body text, headings, and primary content, ensuring readability for all users

Aa14px Body

Standard Text

#00A854Ratio 4.6:1AA

Suitable for regular body content, meeting WCAG AA standards

Aa14px Body

Large Text / UI Components

#007F80Ratio 3:1AA Large

Suitable for large text (≥18px bold or ≥24px), icons, UI component boundaries

Aa14px Body

Decorative / Dividers

#2E2EFFRatio 2:1Fail

Suitable for decorative elements, dividers, non-essential text

📊 Color Scales

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Lightness VariationFixed hue and saturation, proportional lightness scaling 30%→100%

#000F00

#001400

#001A00

#001F00

#002900

#002E00

#003300

Saturation VariationFixed hue and lightness, proportional saturation scaling 40%→100%

#0F240F

#0D260D

#0A290A

#082B08

#052E05

#033003

#003300

Lightness + Saturation Mixed VariationSimultaneous lightness and saturation proportional scaling

#050A05

#060E06

#061406

#051905

#052405

#032B03

#003300

Hue Fine-TuningFixed saturation and lightness, stepwise hue fine-tuning ±15°

#0D3300

#093300

#043300

#003300

#003304

#003309

#00330D

💡 Use Cases

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Luxury Spaces

As the main wall color for a library or cigar lounge, paired with leather sofas and brass lamps to create the luxurious, private feel of a British club.

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Luxury Cars

An iconic finish for brands like Jaguar and Bentley, displaying deep luster under light, showcasing the gentlemanly style of the British automotive industry.

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High-End Watches

Watch dials with dark green sunburst finishing shift and flow under different lights, reflecting exquisite craftsmanship and taste.

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Festive Atmosphere

One of the core colors of Christmas, forming a classic pairing with red; from greeting cards to home decor, it exudes a warm sense of ritual.

📜 Origin & History

The use of Dark Green dates back to ancient times, when people used iron-rich natural minerals or plant dyes to obtain deep greens for murals and textiles.

In the 18th and 19th centuries, deep green became a favored interior color of the British upper class; dark green studies and libraries became standard in gentlemen's residences, and a similar shade known as 'British Racing Green' emerged in motorsport.

By the mid-20th century, with the maturity of chemical dye technology, this bottomless green was widely applied in spaces needing to convey authority and solemnity, such as banks and government institutions.

In modern design, Dark Green is seen as an elegant alternative to black, combining the dramatic tension of black with the vitality of green, synonymous with luxury and restraint.

🧠 Color Psychology

Deep and SteadyLike the color of an ancient tree deep in a primeval forest, Dark Green exudes an unshakable sense of gravity, a symbol of strength and roots.

Noble and RestrainedNot as ostentatious as gold, yet it reveals luxury in a subtle, silent way; Dark Green represents the understated cultivation and inner confidence of the aristocracy.

Mysterious and ProfoundThe hint of green nearly swallowed by black is full of mystery, like the depths of a dense forest or deep water, inviting exploration of unknown secrets.

Focused and QuietThe light-absorbing property of this dark hue helps to concentrate the mind, creating an undisturbed thinking environment that enhances focus and insight.

Conservative and TraditionalClosely tied to the taste of the old elite, Dark Green conveys conservative values of respecting tradition and adhering to order.

Nurturing HopeThe green contained within the deepest black symbolizes that even in harsh environments, life is gathering strength, waiting for the moment to break through the soil.

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