Color Palettes

Deep green color

A dark, saturated green like a dense forest canopy. It feels classic and grounded and is popular for holiday decor, libraries, cabinetry and outdoor gear.

Also known as: Rich green.

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The hex code for deep green is #056608. In RGB it is rgb(5, 102, 8), in HSL hsl(122, 91%, 21%) and in CMYK 95, 0, 92, 60.

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About deep green

Deep green (#056608) is a balanced, dark, highly saturated color. It belongs to the greens family. It mixes 5 red, 102 green and 8 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in holidays, home decor, furniture.

Swatch of Deep green with its shades from light to dark · #056608
Deep green · #056608

Deep green shades and tints

From lightest to darkest. Tap a shade to copy its code.

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Deep green color harmonies

Combinations based on the color wheel. More in the color harmony tool.

ComplementaryClose to: Purple
AnalogousClose to: Spruce green
TriadicClose to: Midnight blue, Rosewood
Split complementaryClose to: Midnight blue, Tyrian purple
TetradicClose to: Delft blue, Purple, Sepia

Deep green color palettes

Copy the codes or open a palette in the editor to tweak it.

Monochromatic palette · Deep green
Analogous palette · Deep green
Complementary palette · Deep green
Triadic palette · Deep green
With neutrals palette · Deep green
With an accent palette · Deep green

Deep green contrast with text

White textContrast 7.2:1 · AAA
Black textContrast 2.9:1 · Not recommended

Based on WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Test other pairs in the contrast checker.

CSS code

:root {
  --deep-green: #056608;
  --deep-green-rgb: 5, 102, 8;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--deep-green); }
.text { color: var(--deep-green); }

Colors similar to deep green

Sea greenSpruce greenDark olive greenShamrock green

More greens

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Swatch of Deep green with its shades from light to dark · #056608
Swatch of Deep green with its shades from light to dark · #056608

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Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for deep green?

The hex code for deep green is #056608. In RGB it is rgb(5, 102, 8), in HSL hsl(122, 91%, 21%) and in CMYK 95, 0, 92, 60.

What is the complementary color of deep green?

Its complement on the color wheel is #660563, close to purple. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on deep green?

Yes. The contrast with white is 7.2:1, enough for body text (WCAG AA).