Dark Green Color / Colour Code #13260D
This page shows the hex color code for dark green (#13260D). The colour is a green tone with 49% saturation and 10% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #13260D against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#13260D paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 76, 106, and 136 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 106, 226, and 346 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #13260D
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 106 and saturation at 49%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 106 to 151 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 106 with its complement at 286 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #13260D
Lightness variations at hue 106 and 49% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #13260D
Design Use Cases for #13260D
Balanced UI Color
At 49% saturation, #13260D strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Dark Mode Background
At just 10% lightness, #13260D works as a dark mode background or overlay color. Dark backgrounds reduce eye strain in low-light environments and make bright accent colors pop. Pair with light text (minimum 4.5:1 contrast ratio) for readability.
Success & Growth Indicators
#13260D falls in the green range (hue 106). Green universally represents success, growth, and safety. Use it for confirmation messages, positive chart data, eco-friendly badges, and health metrics. In financial dashboards, green indicates gains and positive performance.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #13260D (hue 106) to its complement at hue 286. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 136. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #13260d, #200d26);
CSS Code for #13260D
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About Dark Green (#13260D)
#13260D is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 19 red, 38 green, and 13 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.9:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 106 degrees with 49% saturation and 10% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #13260D is 29/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 50% cyan, 0% magenta, 66% yellow, and 85% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #13260D against white is 16.02:1 and against black is 1.31:1. This exceeds the AAA requirement (7:1) for normal text on white, making it excellent for body text and small UI labels on light backgrounds.
The complementary colour #200D26 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #13260D. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #1F260D and #0D2614, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #13260D?
- #13260D is Dark Green, a green color (colour) with RGB(19, 38, 13), HSL(106, 49%, 10%), and CMYK(50%, 0%, 66%, 85%). Its perceived brightness is 29/255.
- Is #13260D accessible for text?
- Against white, #13260D has a contrast ratio of 16.02:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.31:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #13260D?
- The complementary colour is #200D26 (hue 286). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #1F260D and #0D2614. The triadic palette adds #0D1326 and #260D13 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #13260D in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #13260d; or rgb(19, 38, 13); or hsl(106, 49%, 10%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 106 49% 10%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.