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#00230D

Brightness
27.2
HSL (°,%,%)
142°, 100%, 7%
HSV V %
14%
Lab
10.8, -18.9, 12.4
PNG size
6.0 KB
Tone / Feel
very dark, intense cool hue
Black text 1.25:1 Fail (normal) · Fail (large)
White text 16.85:1 AAA (normal) · AAA (large)

Recommended text: White (16.85:1 — AAA / AAA)

Color Profile: #00230D

Common Name: Dark Green

RGB: 0, 35, 13

HSL: 150°, 100%, 7%

Contrast: Passes AA contrast check with white (#FFFFFF), fails with black (#000000) with contrast ratio 4.55:1.

Mood Blurb: This deep, rich green exudes a sense of strength and stability. Often used in traditional settings, it carries an almost timeless quality, evoking nature and luxury. It pairs well with natural elements, lending a grounded, serious feel. The color's rarity adds to its high-end appeal in design applications.

Notable Matches:

  • Pantone FHI Racing Green - #002B2A (ΔE=15.03)
  • RAL 6035 Pearl Green - #104F2A (ΔE=21.84)
  • BS 381C Deep Brunswick Green - #254432 (ΔE=15.73)
  • Dulux Heritage Mallard Green - #2D3D39 (ΔE=20.26)
  • Benjamin Moore Chrome Green - #0C422F (ΔE=14.43)

Why Designers Use It:

  • This color is often used in high-end luxury branding, invoking a sense of refinement and prestige.
  • Its deep tone works well in spaces meant to feel grounded, secure, and connected to nature, like offices, libraries, and executive spaces.
  • The rich, earthy qualities make it a staple in environmental and outdoor-themed design, as well as in industries like automotive, fashion, and interior design.
  • Regionally, it can be seen in products from cultures with a deep connection to nature, such as in indigenous design traditions and European aristocracy.
  • The color's connection to military and government applications (e.g., U.S. Army colors) ensures it remains associated with authority and tradition.
  • In textile and fabric patterns, dark greens are common in premium, durable outdoor gear, as they evoke durability and protection.

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