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DarkGreen and DarkViolet

Split-Complementary color combination with 1.13:1 contrast ratio

#006400
#9400D3

Color Values

DarkGreen
HEX #006400
RGB 0, 100, 0
HSL 120, 100%, 20%
DarkViolet
HEX #9400D3
RGB 148, 0, 211
HSL 282, 100%, 41%

Harmony: Split-Complementary

This is a split-complementary pairing: one color paired with the two neighbors of its complement. It offers most of the contrast of a complementary scheme with less tension, making it easier to balance.

The hue angle between DarkGreen and DarkViolet is 162 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

1.13:1
DarkGreen background with DarkViolet text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

DarkGreen surface

Sample text on a darkgreen background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.

DarkViolet surface

Sample text on a darkviolet background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #006400;
  --color-b: #9400D3;
  --color-a-rgb: 0, 100, 0;
  --color-b-rgb: 148, 0, 211;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "DarkGreen and DarkViolet",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "DarkGreen",
      "hex": "#006400",
      "rgb": [
        0,
        100,
        0
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "DarkViolet",
      "hex": "#9400D3",
      "rgb": [
        148,
        0,
        211
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Split-Complementary",
  "contrastRatio": 1.13
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do darkgreen and darkviolet go together?

Yes. DarkGreen and DarkViolet form a split-complementary color combination. This is a split-complementary pairing: one color paired with the two neighbors of its complement. It offers most of the contrast of a complementary scheme with less tension, making it easier to balance. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.13:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.

What is the contrast ratio between darkgreen and darkviolet?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between DarkGreen (#006400) and DarkViolet (#9400D3) is 1.13:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.

How do I use darkgreen and darkviolet in design?

A safe starting point is the 60/30/10 rule: give one color about 60 percent of the surface area, the other about 30 percent, and reserve the remaining 10 percent for an accent or neutral. If one color is significantly darker, use it for text or structural elements and the lighter one for backgrounds. Test the result with our Contrast Checker if text is involved.

What are the hex and RGB values for darkgreen and darkviolet?

DarkGreen has the hex code #006400 and RGB values rgb(0, 100, 0). DarkViolet has the hex code #9400D3 and RGB values rgb(148, 0, 211). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.