Dartmouth Green

HEX: #00693E | Modern Palette

On White
6.80:1
PASS
On Black
3.09:1
FAIL

Color Specifications

HEX
#00693E
RGB
0, 105, 62
HSL
155°, 100% ,41%
CMYK
100, 0, 40.95, 58.82

About Dartmouth Green

Dartmouth Green (#00693E) is a color with RGB(0, 105, 62) and HSL(155.43°, 100%, 41.18%). It is commonly associated with Bold moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Cool styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #69002B, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #3E0069 and #693E00. The name comes from Dartmouth Green (English).

  • HEX: #00693E
  • RGB: 0, 105, 62
  • HSL: 155.43°, 100%, 41.18%
  • Mood: Bold
  • Style: Vivid, Cool
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #69002B
  • Triadic colors: #3E0069, #693E00
  • The name comes from Dartmouth Green (English).

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Color Palettes

Dartmouth Green #00693E is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
 
 
 
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Dartmouth Green #00693E pairs with #69002B as its complementary color, and #3E0069 and #693E00 in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

DARTMOUTH GREEN
Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

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Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

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Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

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Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

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Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Dartmouth Green #00693E moves from dark #001A0F tones through the base color to lighter #E6FFF5 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Bold
Style
Vivid Cool
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #595940
Protanopia #63633E
Tritanopia #1D6565
Achromatopsia #5B5B5B

Frequently Asked Questions

Dartmouth Green (#00693E) is a color with RGB(0, 105, 62) and HSL(155.43°, 100%, 41.18%).

#00693E pairs strongly with #69002B as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#00693E is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Cool styles.

#00693E is commonly associated with Bold.

The name Dartmouth Green is linked to Dartmouth Green from English, meaning A specific shade of green associated with Dartmouth College..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Dartmouth Green
Meaning A specific shade of green associated with Dartmouth College.
Language English
First Recorded Use Late 19th - Early 20th Century

History

Dartmouth College, founded in 1769, did not initially have a formally designated color. However, green became increasingly associated with the college in the late 19th century, particularly through athletic teams and student publications. The choice of green is often attributed to the natural landscape surrounding the college in Hanover, New Hampshire, and its historical connection to nature and growth. Over time, a specific shade of green became informally, then formally, recognized as 'Dartmouth Green.' The hex code #00693e is the official digital representation of this color used by the college today for branding and identity.

First Recorded Use

While the exact first use as a formally named color is hard to pinpoint, the association of green with Dartmouth College dates back to the late 19th century. The specific hex code #00693e is a modern digital representation.

Cultural Associations

Dartmouth Green is a strong symbol of Dartmouth College, representing its traditions, academic excellence, and connection to nature. It is prominently featured in the college's logo, athletic uniforms, merchandise, and campus signage. For alumni and students, it evokes a sense of pride and belonging. It is also recognized within the Ivy League as one of the distinctive colors of its member institutions.

Similar Named Colors
Cadmium Green #006B3C ΔE 1.15
Dartmouth Green #00703C ΔE 2.99
Dark Spring Green #177245 ΔE 3.20
Bottle Green #006A4E ΔE 4.66

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #00693E;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #00693E;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #00693E;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #00693E,
        #D20056
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #00693E,
        #D20056
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$dartmouth-green: #00693E;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$dartmouth-green-r: 0;
$dartmouth-green-g: 105;
$dartmouth-green-b: 62;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $dartmouth-green;
    color: rgba($dartmouth-green-r, $dartmouth-green-g, $dartmouth-green-b, 0.8);
}