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Green color code is #008000. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with green.

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Green Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of Green is 0.1544. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.14:1 against white and 4.09:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
Green on white5.14:1AA
The quick brown fox
Green on black4.09:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on Green5.14:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on Green4.09:1AA Large

Green — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for Green?+
The hex code for Green is #008000. In RGB it's rgb(0, 128, 0), and in HSL it's hsl(120, 100%, 25%).
What is the RGB value of Green?+
Green in RGB is (0, 128, 0). Written in CSS: rgb(0, 128, 0).
What is the CMYK value of Green?+
Green converts to CMYK(100%, 0%, 100%, 50%) for print. Hex equivalent is #008000.
Is green a warm or cool color?+
Green (#008000) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 120° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does green belong to?+
Green belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 120°, 100%, 25% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is green accessible for body text on a white background?+
Green on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.14:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for green?+
The nearest Pantone match for Green (#008000) is 7735 C Field Green, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use Green in design

Practical guidance for using green (#008000) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use Green (#008000) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.1:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing green text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, Green (#008000) reads as high-energy and confident and premium and serious. It fits naturally into finance (growth), health, sustainability, organic & natural products. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

Green flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

Green is a moody, atmospheric room color — perfect for libraries, dining rooms, bedrooms, and bars where you want the space to feel enclosed and cinematic. Pair with brass or unlacquered fixtures, warm overhead lighting (2700K bulbs), and natural-fiber rugs. Avoid using it in spaces with limited natural light unless that intimacy is the point.