HEX
#008000Primary tokenCSS Named Color Reference
Green Color Code
Green·#008000
Green FamilyNeutralDark toneHigh saturationoklch(52.0% 0.177 142)
RGB
rgb(0, 128, 0)Screen valuesHSL
hsl(120 100% 25%)Hue and lightnessCMYK
100, 0, 100, 50Print handoffLAB
46, -52, 50Perceptual referenceOKLCH
oklch(52.0% 0.177 142)Modern perceptualGreen is a deep, high-saturation CSS named color at #008000. If you searched for green hex code, 008000, or green RGB, this page gives the exact color value, conversion formats, contrast checks, nearby colors, and links into the lookup and converter workflows.
Best text colorWhite text
Body text contrast5.14:1
Best UseSuccess states, natural brands, support actions, and calm interface signals
Tonal Scale
100#D1E8D1
300#8AC58A
500#2E972E
600#008000
800#005C00
Contrast Checks
White text on this color
Buttons, badges, and filled actions.
5.14:1Safe for body text
Dark text on this color
Large headings and selective UI.
3.34:1Large text / UI only
This color on light surface
Links, borders, and icons on light UI.
4.88:1Safe for body text
Best text colorWhite textContrast 5.14:1
Professional Reference
OKLCHoklch(52.0% 0.177 142)
Relative Luminance0.1544
Source TypeCSS Named Color
Classification
Green FamilyNeutralDark toneHigh saturation
Source Context
Source Type
CSS Named Color
System
CSS
Closest Matches
Color Notes
- Green is kept as an exact CSS named color for #008000.
- Queries for green color code, 008000, or green RGB usually need the value first, then contrast and implementation context.
Accessibility Matrix
White text on this color
White text placed on the current color.
5.14:1AA
Dark text on this color
Dark text or headings on the current color.
3.34:1Large text / UI only
This color on light surface
Use this color for links, strokes, or icons on light UI.
4.88:1AA
This color on dark surface
Use this color inside dark shells for strokes, tags, or icons.
3.34:1Large text / UI only
Best text colorWhite textContrast 5.14:1 · AA
Where It Works
- Use it for success states, support actions, ecology cues, and stable positive feedback.
- Very bright greens need contrast testing before they become buttons or text backgrounds.
- Pair with white, charcoal, soft neutrals, and nearby teal or yellow-green colors.
Reference Notes
Last Updated
2026-09-03
Source Library
CSS Standard Colors
Methodology
Verified source values + site guidance
Color Notes
Green is sourced from the published CSS Standard Colors library and retained here as a searchable reference swatch for product and interface reference work.
Hue Family
Natural greens for sustainability and calm systems.
Source Collections
CSS Named Colors
Related Colors
Palette Starting Points
Implementation Snippets
:root {
--color-green: #008000;
--color-green-rgb: 0 128 0;
}class="bg-[#008000] text-white"
class="hover:bg-[#005C00] ring-1 ring-[#008000]"{
"green": "#008000",
"greenRgb": [0, 128, 0],
"greenHsl": [120, 100, 25]
}