What Color Is #008000?

At 120° on the hue wheel, #008000 lands firmly in the green family. Its 100% saturation gives it a vivid, attention-grabbing quality, while 25% lightness positions it as a dark variant — well-suited for dark-mode surfaces and high-contrast elements.

Color Meaning of #008000

Colors in the green family are associated with growth, balance, and harmony. As a dark variant, #008000 amplifies those associations with depth and gravity, lending authority to any composition.

Where to Use HEX Code #008000

Hero sections and full-width banners where dark green tones anchor the page hierarchy
CTA buttons and interactive elements — the dark depth ensures visibility against light backgrounds
Navigation bars and sidebar accents that need to feel grounded and persistent
Data visualization charts where this green shade differentiates data series coherently
Icon fills and badge backgrounds that require consistent recognition across screen sizes
Email template accents where rendering fidelity across mail clients matters

Similar HEX Color Codes

#00710F
A closely related green shade with subtle tonal variation
#009919
Similar hue with adjusted saturation for alternative design needs
#005D00
Complementary green tone for palette coordination
#2D532D
Nearby color value offering slightly different brightness
#37B737
Related green option for creating harmonious color schemes
#41C100
Adjacent shade useful for gradient transitions
#4BCB4B
Comparable green alternative with distinct character

HEX Code #008000 in Design Systems

To implement #008000 effectively in a design system, define it as a CSS custom property: :root { --color-green-dark: #008000; }. This single definition propagates to every component referencing the token, and a palette update requires changing just one line.

Accessibility testing is essential. With a perceived brightness of 75/255, this shade requires white or light text for adequate WCAG contrast — aim for 4.5:1 minimum on body text. Use it as a background or accent rather than text on dark surfaces.

FAQ About HEX Color Code #008000

What color is #008000?
#008000 produces a dark green tone. The RGB breakdown (0, 128, 0) shows how the three light channels combine to create this specific green hue at 120° on the color wheel.
Is #008000 a dark or light color?
#008000 registers as a dark color at 75/255 perceived brightness. In practical terms, white (#FFFFFF) or very light text will provide the best readability.
What colors go well with #008000?
Complementary pairing (≈300° hue) creates energetic contrast with #008000. Split-complementary (±150°) adds variety with less tension. Monochromatic schemes — lighter and darker green shades — are the safest harmonious option.
Can I use #008000 for branding?
#008000 can serve as a primary or secondary brand color. Before committing, verify it renders well in both RGB (screens) and CMYK (print), test it against competitor palettes for differentiation, and confirm it meets WCAG contrast requirements in all planned applications.
How do I convert #008000 to other color formats?
Convert #008000 to RGB(0, 128, 0) by splitting the hex into three pairs and converting each from base-16 to base-10. HSL(120°, 100%, 25%) is derived from the RGB values using the standard algorithm. Visit our HEX to HSL converter for additional formats.