Dark Green
HEX: #013220 | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#013220
1, 50, 32
157°, 98% ,19%
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
Color Palettes
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 #013220 from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
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.
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);
}