Dartmouth Green

HEX: #00703C | Modern Palette

On White
6.21:1
PASS
On Black
3.38:1
FAIL

Color Specifications

HEX
#00703C
RGB
0, 112, 60
HSL
152°, 100% ,43%
CMYK
100, 0, 46.43, 56.08

About Dartmouth Green

Dartmouth Green (#00703C) is a color with RGB(0, 112, 60) and HSL(152.14°, 100%, 43.92%). 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 #700034, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #3C0070 and #703C00. The name comes from Dartmouth Green (English).

  • HEX: #00703C
  • RGB: 0, 112, 60
  • HSL: 152.14°, 100%, 43.92%
  • Mood: Bold
  • Style: Vivid, Cool
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #700034
  • Triadic colors: #3C0070, #703C00
  • The name comes from Dartmouth Green (English).

Live Components

LIGHT
DARK
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Color Palettes

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
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

Complementary

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

Analogous

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

Triadic

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

Split-Complementary

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

Tetradic (Square)

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

Monochromatic

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

Shades & Tints

A seamless scale of #00703C from deepest shade to lightest tint.

Color Characteristics

Mood
Bold
Style
Vivid Cool
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #5F5F3E
Protanopia #6A6A3C
Tritanopia #216B6B
Achromatopsia #616161

Frequently Asked Questions

Dartmouth Green (#00703C) is a color with RGB(0, 112, 60) and HSL(152.14°, 100%, 43.92%).

#00703C pairs strongly with #700034 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#00703C is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Cool styles.

#00703C 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 Century

History

Prior to 1866, Dartmouth College lacked an official color, with various shades of green and even pink being used informally. The adoption of Dartmouth Green provided a consistent visual identity for the college. It has since been meticulously defined and protected as a brand element. The specific hue has remained largely consistent, symbolizing the college's heritage.

First Recorded Use

The color 'Dartmouth Green' was officially adopted by Dartmouth College in 1866. This decision followed a student vote to select a distinctive color for the institution.

Cultural Associations

Dartmouth Green is deeply ingrained in the identity of Dartmouth College, appearing on athletic uniforms, official publications, and merchandise. It represents the institution's connection to nature and its New England setting. The color is a strong symbol of alumni affiliation and school spirit.

Similar Named Colors
Cadmium Green #006B3C ΔE 1.91
Dark Spring Green #177245 ΔE 2.09
Dartmouth Green #00693E ΔE 2.99
La Salle Green #087830 ΔE 4.75

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #00703C;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #00703C;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #00703C;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #00703C,
        #E00068
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #00703C,
        #E00068
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$dartmouth-green: #00703C;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$dartmouth-green-r: 0;
$dartmouth-green-g: 112;
$dartmouth-green-b: 60;

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