Deep Green

HEX: #056608 | Modern Palette

On White
7.22:1
PASS
On Black
2.91:1
FAIL

Color Specifications

HEX
#056608
RGB
5, 102, 8
HSL
121°, 95% ,40%
CMYK
95.1, 0, 92.16, 60

About Deep Green

Deep Green (#056608) is a color with RGB(5, 102, 8) and HSL(121.86°, 95.1%, 40%). 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 #660563, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #080566 and #660805. The name comes from Deep Green (English).

  • HEX: #056608
  • RGB: 5, 102, 8
  • HSL: 121.86°, 95.1%, 40%
  • Mood: Bold
  • Style: Vivid, Cool
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #660563
  • Triadic colors: #080566, #660805
  • The name comes from Deep Green (English).

Live Components

LIGHT
DARK
System Notification Box

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 #056608 from deepest shade to lightest tint.

Color Characteristics

Mood
Bold
Style
Vivid Cool
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #575710
Protanopia #616106
Tritanopia #256060
Achromatopsia #575757

Frequently Asked Questions

Deep Green (#056608) is a color with RGB(5, 102, 8) and HSL(121.86°, 95.1%, 40%).

#056608 pairs strongly with #660563 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#056608 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Cool styles.

#056608 is commonly associated with Bold.

The name Deep Green is linked to Deep Green from English, meaning A dark, rich shade of green, often associated with nature, forests, and sometimes military or environmental themes..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Deep Green
Meaning A dark, rich shade of green, often associated with nature, forests, and sometimes military or environmental themes.
Language English
First Recorded Use Likely 18th-19th Century (as a common descriptive phrase)

History

The phrase 'deep green' has been used for centuries to describe a particular shade of green. In art, it's often achieved by mixing blues and yellows, or using specific green pigments like viridian or phthalocyanine green with black or darker tones. In fashion and design, deep green has seen various periods of popularity, often linked to naturalistic trends, military aesthetics, or luxury. The specific hex code #056608 is a modern digital standard for this particular shade.

First Recorded Use

While the exact first use of 'deep green' as a color descriptor is hard to pinpoint, the concept of 'deep' modifying a color like green would have been common as soon as such adjectives were used for color. Literary and artistic descriptions from the 18th and 19th centuries frequently use such compound descriptors. The specific hex code #056608 is a modern digital representation.

Cultural Associations

Deep green is widely associated with nature, forests, and lush vegetation, often evoking feelings of tranquility, growth, and renewal. It's also a common color for military uniforms and equipment, symbolizing camouflage and the outdoors. In some contexts, it can represent wealth or prestige (e.g., 'emerald green'). Environmentally, 'deep green' can be used metaphorically to describe strong environmental policies or movements.

Similar Named Colors
Pakistan Green #006600 ΔE 0.71
Dark Green (X11) #006400 ΔE 0.87
Lincoln Green #195905 ΔE 4.44
La Salle Green #087830 ΔE 7.17

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #056608;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #056608;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #056608;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #056608,
        #C705C1
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #056608,
        #C705C1
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$deep-green: #056608;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$deep-green-r: 5;
$deep-green-g: 102;
$deep-green-b: 8;

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