Dark Green

HEX: #013220 | Modern Palette

On White
14.20:1
PASS
On Black
1.48:1
FAIL

Color Specifications

HEX
#013220
RGB
1, 50, 32
HSL
157°, 98% ,19%
CMYK
98, 0, 36, 80.39

About Dark Green

Dark Green (#013220) is a color with RGB(1, 50, 32) and HSL(157.96°, 98%, 19.61%). It is commonly associated with Bold, Luxury moods. In design, it fits Cool styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Background. Its complementary color is #320113, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #200132 and #322001. The name comes from Dark Green (English).

  • HEX: #013220
  • RGB: 1, 50, 32
  • HSL: 157.96°, 98%, 19.61%
  • Mood: Bold, Luxury
  • Style: Cool
  • Use case: Text, Button, Background
  • Complementary color: #320113
  • Triadic colors: #200132, #322001
  • The name comes from Dark Green (English).

Live Components

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Color Palettes

Dark Green #013220 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.
DARK GREEN
 
 
 
 
Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
DARK GREEN
 
 
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

Dark Green #013220 pairs with #320113 as its complementary color, and #200132 and #322001 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.

DARK GREEN
Analogous

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

DARK GREEN
Triadic

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

DARK GREEN
Split-Complementary

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

DARK GREEN
Tetradic (Square)

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

DARK GREEN
Monochromatic

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

DARK GREEN

Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Dark Green #013220 moves from dark #011910 tones through the base color to lighter #E6FEF6 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

DARK GREEN

Color Characteristics

Mood
Bold Luxury
Style
Cool
Use case
Text Button Background

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #2A2A21
Protanopia #2F2F20
Tritanopia #093030
Achromatopsia #2B2B2B

Frequently Asked Questions

Dark Green (#013220) is a color with RGB(1, 50, 32) and HSL(157.96°, 98%, 19.61%).

#013220 pairs strongly with #320113 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#013220 is suitable for Text, Button, Background and works well with Cool styles.

#013220 is commonly associated with Bold, Luxury.

The name Dark Green is linked to Dark Green from English, meaning A shade of green that is deep and low in lightness, often associated with nature, forests, and stability..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Dark Green
Meaning A shade of green that is deep and low in lightness, often associated with nature, forests, and stability.
Language English
First Recorded Use Late Middle English / Early Modern English (as a descriptive color term)

History

The word 'green' comes from Old English 'grēne', akin to 'grow', reflecting its association with vegetation. 'Dark' comes from Old English 'deorc'. The combination 'dark green' describes a specific hue within the green spectrum. Historically, dark green pigments were derived from natural sources like malachite or verdigris, and later from synthetic compounds. It has been a prevalent color in art, textiles, and heraldry for centuries, often signifying nature, wealth, or military affiliation.

First Recorded Use

While 'dark' and 'green' have ancient origins, their combination as a specific color descriptor likely became common as color vocabulary expanded and became more nuanced. Specific documented first uses for 'dark green' as a compound adjective are difficult to pinpoint precisely, but the concept would have existed as soon as both terms were in use.

Cultural Associations

Dark green is widely associated with nature, forests, and environmentalism. It can symbolize growth, renewal, stability, and prosperity. In some cultures, it's linked to money and finance. It's a common color for military uniforms (camouflage) and often represents safety or permission (e.g., green light). In heraldry, green (vert) can signify hope, joy, and loyalty. It's also a significant color in Islam, often associated with paradise and the Prophet Muhammad.

Similar Named Colors
Phthalo Green #123524 ΔE 2.48
British Racing Green #004225 ΔE 5.95
Medium Jungle Green #1C352D ΔE 6.95
MSU Green #18453B ΔE 7.33

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #013220;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #013220;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #013220;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #013220,
        #630125
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #013220,
        #630125
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$dark-green: #013220;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$dark-green-r: 1;
$dark-green-g: 50;
$dark-green-b: 32;

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