What color is #256232?

#256232 is a dark green. In RGB it is rgb(37, 98, 50), and in HSL hsl(133, 45%, 26%).

Is #256232 accessible as text?

On white, #256232 has a contrast ratio of 7.31:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 2.87:1 (fails). For text placed on #256232, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #256232?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is green-800 (#016630).

What colors go well with #256232?

#256232 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #602453. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #256232 below.

Is #256232 good for buttons?

#256232 works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #256232 — black text only reaches 2.87:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #256232 the same as CSS darkgreen?

No — #256232 is not the CSS named color darkgreen, but darkgreen (#006400) is the closest CSS named color.

#256232 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #256232

Not just a swatch — here's how #256232 works with other colors. Named schemes with #256232 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #256232 Secondary #4C6B3C Accent #AD6C00 Surface #EEEAD6 Anchor #3C2F20

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

Vintage Leather Lead · 5 colors

Lead #256232 Secondary #754E1B Surface #E5DBC0 Accent #3C5140 Anchor #5B2322

Hunter 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.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #256232 Anchor #392B1E Surface #EDE4D0 Accent #879B6D Secondary #3A3833

Hunter Green anchors this café scheme as the warm mid-tone, lifted by latte cream and a muted sage accent and grounded by espresso brown and a warm charcoal.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #256232 Surface #F0E8D6 Anchor #612029 Accent #E5C3BA Secondary #342B2C

Hunter 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 #256232 Secondary #6E8170 Support #989286 Ink #17140F

Hunter 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 Hunter Green carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #256232 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 46/100

Neutral

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

Softness 38/100

Low

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 55/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 61/100

High

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 62/100

High

Restrained and premium — deep, quiet, high-end packaging and fashion.

Brand distinctiveness 27/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 82/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 26/100

Low

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

Print safety 78/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #256232 with

Fern Green Hunter Green Byzantium Platinum

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with white label. AAA

Body text Passes on white at 16px and above. Pass

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

Background Pair with white text at 7.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #CDE5D2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #246045 — 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 #256232 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #256232;
  --color-base-rgb: 37 98 50;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(44.3% 0.100 148.0);
  --color-50: #F4FBF5;
  --color-100: #E1F4E5;
  --color-200: #C4E8CC;
  --color-300: #9BD5A7;
  --color-400: #74BE84;
  --color-500: #53A264;
  --color-600: #457D51;
  --color-700: #355A3D;
  --color-800: #263B2A;
  --color-900: #19251B;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  hunter-green: {
    50: '#F4FBF5',
    100: '#E1F4E5',
    200: '#C4E8CC',
    300: '#9BD5A7',
    400: '#74BE84',
    500: '#53A264',
    600: '#457D51',
    700: '#355A3D',
    800: '#263B2A',
    900: '#19251B',
  },
}

$base: #256232;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #F4FBF5;
$base-100: #E1F4E5;
$base-200: #C4E8CC;
$base-300: #9BD5A7;
$base-400: #74BE84;
$base-500: #53A264;
$base-600: #457D51;
$base-700: #355A3D;
$base-800: #263B2A;
$base-900: #19251B;
$base-hover: #1D4D28;
$base-subtle: #B3DABB;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#256232",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F4FBF5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#E1F4E5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#C4E8CC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#9BD5A7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#74BE84",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#53A264",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#457D51",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#355A3D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#263B2A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#19251B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #256232

Color Lab

Pairs with #256232

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