What color is #20993F?

#20993F is a dark green. In RGB it is rgb(32, 153, 63), and in HSL hsl(135, 65%, 36%).

Is #20993F accessible as text?

On white, #20993F has a contrast ratio of 3.69:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.69:1 (passes). For text placed on #20993F, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #20993F?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is green-600 (#00A63E).

What colors go well with #20993F?

#20993F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #97207A. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #20993F below.

Is #20993F good for buttons?

#20993F works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #20993F — white text only reaches 3.69:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #20993F the same as CSS forestgreen?

No — #20993F is not the CSS named color forestgreen, but forestgreen (#228B22) is the closest CSS named color.

#20993F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #20993F

Not just a swatch — here's how #20993F works with other colors. Named schemes with #20993F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #20993F Secondary #4C6B3C Accent #AD6C00 Surface #EEEAD6 Anchor #3C2F20

Shamrock Green leads this botanical set among foliage greens and a terracotta accent, softened by cream and grounded in bark brown.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #20993F Accent #A8C4BA Surface #E2D9BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #1A3648

Shamrock Green opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Vintage Leather Lead · 5 colors

Lead #20993F Secondary #754E1B Surface #E6DBC0 Accent #3C5140 Anchor #5B2322

Shamrock Green plays the worn-leather lead, deepened by saddle brown and an oxblood anchor, softened by aged cream and cooled by a muted forest green.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #20993F Surface #F0E8D6 Anchor #612029 Accent #E5C3BA Secondary #342B2C

Shamrock Green sits between cream and a deep berry here, softened by a blush accent and grounded by charcoal.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #20993F Secondary #93B596 Support #989286 Ink #17140F

Shamrock Green is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Shamrock Green carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #20993F actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 44/100

Neutral

Balanced temperature — flexible, sits between warm and cool schemes.

Softness 42/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 42/100

Moderate

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 72/100

High

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 42/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 45/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 45/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 90/100

Very high

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 17/100

Very low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 64/100

High

Prints close, with a slight loss of vibrancy.

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People also use #20993F with

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with #141310 text at 5.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #CFEED7 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #209766 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #20993F at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #20993F;
  --color-base-rgb: 32 153 63;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(60.0% 0.165 147.1);
  --color-50: #F2FDF5;
  --color-100: #DDF9E4;
  --color-200: #BCF1C9;
  --color-300: #8EE2A3;
  --color-400: #63CF7E;
  --color-500: #41B45E;
  --color-600: #38894D;
  --color-700: #2D623A;
  --color-800: #214029;
  --color-900: #16271A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  shamrock-green: {
    50: '#F2FDF5',
    100: '#DDF9E4',
    200: '#BCF1C9',
    300: '#8EE2A3',
    400: '#63CF7E',
    500: '#41B45E',
    600: '#38894D',
    700: '#2D623A',
    800: '#214029',
    900: '#16271A',
  },
}

$base: #20993F;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F2FDF5;
$base-100: #DDF9E4;
$base-200: #BCF1C9;
$base-300: #8EE2A3;
$base-400: #63CF7E;
$base-500: #41B45E;
$base-600: #38894D;
$base-700: #2D623A;
$base-800: #214029;
$base-900: #16271A;
$base-hover: #1A7932;
$base-subtle: #B6E6C2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#20993F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F2FDF5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#DDF9E4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#BCF1C9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#8EE2A3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#63CF7E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#41B45E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#38894D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#2D623A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#214029",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#16271A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #20993F

Color Lab

Pairs with #20993F

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