Colors that go with dark green
Dark green (#006400) is a dark, moderately saturated green. Colors that go well with dark green include Velvet Vortex (#640064), Infinite Inkwell (#320064), Overgrown Temple (#326400), Ficus Elastica (#006432), Alone in the Dark (#000064). For a safe, polished look, pair dark green with a soft off-white like #EEF9ED and a deep neutral like #101F0F; for contrast, add a touch of its complement #640064.
Best colors to pair with dark green
- ComplementaryVelvet Vortex #640064
Opposite dark green on the color wheel, so it creates the strongest, most energetic contrast. Use it sparingly as an accent.
- Split complementaryInfinite Inkwell #320064
Sits next to dark green's complement: lively contrast with less tension than the direct opposite.
- AnalogousOvergrown Temple #326400
A neighbouring hue that blends naturally with dark green for calm, cohesive designs.
- AnalogousFicus Elastica #006432
The neighbour on the other side of dark green — pair both for a soft, harmonious scheme.
- TriadicAlone in the Dark #000064
One third of the way around the wheel from dark green: vibrant but balanced.
- Light neutralMelting Glacier #EEF9ED
An off-white with a hint of dark green — an easy background that never feels stark.
- Dark neutralNightmare #101F0F
A deep, dark green-tinted near-black for text and dark sections; softer than pure black.
- GrayHappy Hippo #808680
A warm-or-cool gray matched to dark green for borders, captions and secondary UI.
Dark green color palettes
Each palette keeps #006400 in the middle; open one in the generator to tweak it.
- 2D33008FA000006400A3DF94006F5BAnalogous Dark green palette
- 36133C4D7C5000640022B54BF8BDFBComplementary Dark green palette
- 222041004B18006400D17DA27BE285Split complementary Dark green palette
- 5FAD444968B20064009DDFAE5C2C2ETriadic Dark green palette
- 288035C6FBB30064006DBE64064200Monochromatic Dark green palette
- C47FE3B7E8C10064004D941832193ABalanced Dark green palette
From our palette library
Text and backgrounds with dark green
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FAQ
What colors go with dark green?
Velvet Vortex (#640064), Infinite Inkwell (#320064), Overgrown Temple (#326400), Ficus Elastica (#006432), Alone in the Dark (#000064) go well with dark green. Neutrals such as #EEF9ED and #101F0F are the easiest companions, and #640064 adds bold contrast as its complementary color.
What is the complementary color of dark green?
The complementary color of dark green (#006400) is #640064 (Velvet Vortex), which sits opposite it on the color wheel.
What neutral colors go with dark green?
Off-whites, creams and grays with a slight dark green tint, such as #EEF9ED and #808680, plus a deep near-black like #101F0F. Tinted neutrals look more cohesive than pure white, gray or black.
What text color should I use on dark green?
White text on #006400 has a contrast ratio of 7.44:1 (very good). For dark green text, use a background like #FFFFFF (7.44:1, very good).
Is dark green a warm or cool color?
Dark green is a cool color in the green family.