Green
Green is a dark, vivid color from the green family. Hex code #008000.
Color codes
- CSS name
green - HEX
#008000 - RGB
rgb(0 128 0) - HSL
hsl(120 100% 25%) - HSB / HSV
hsb(120, 100%, 50%) - OKLCH
oklch(52% 0.177 142.5) - CMYK
cmyk(100%, 0%, 100%, 50%)
White text
5.13:1 · passes WCAG AA
Black text
4.08:1 · passes WCAG AA for large text only
Shades
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
About this color
Green in CSS and design
Green is a dark, vivid color from the green family. Green is one of the 16 basic color keywords, which go back to HTML 4, long before CSS had 148 named colors.
CSS green is #008000, a darker green than many people expect. The pure, bright green #00FF00 is called lime.
Use it in CSS by name or by any of its codes; these all give the same color:
color: green;
color: #008000;
color: rgb(0 128 0);
color: hsl(120 100% 25%);For text on green, white reads best. Check other combinations with the contrast checker, or browse all CSS color names.
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- Palette generatorBuild a color palette from harmony rules, with shades and CSS variables.
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for green?
#008000. In CSS you can also use the keyword green, which works in every browser.
What is green in RGB and HSL?
In RGB it is rgb(0 128 0), in HSL hsl(120 100% 25%). For print, cmyk(100%, 0%, 100%, 50%) is a starting point, but CMYK depends on paper and ink, so check with your printer.
Should I use black or white text on green?
White text works better: it has a contrast ratio of 5.13:1 and passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.08:1.
Which colors go with green?
Its complementary color is #963BA3, on the opposite side of the color wheel. For a calmer look, combine it with its analogous neighbors #6A6F00 and #177A63. The palette generator builds more combinations.