What color is #256233?

#256233 is a dark green. In RGB it is rgb(37, 98, 51), and in HSL hsl(134, 45%, 26%).

Is #256233 accessible as text?

On white, #256233 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 #256233, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #256233?

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

What colors go well with #256233?

#256233 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #602452. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #256233 below.

Is #256233 good for buttons?

#256233 works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #256233 — black text only reaches 2.87:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #256233 the same as CSS darkgreen?

No — #256233 is not the CSS named color darkgreen, but darkgreen (#006400) is the closest CSS named color.

#256233 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #256233

Not just a swatch — here's how #256233 works with other colors. Named schemes with #256233 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #256233 Secondary #4C6C3C 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 #256233 Secondary #754E1B Surface #E5DBC0 Accent #3C5140 Anchor #5B2321

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 #256233 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 #256233 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 #256233 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 #256233 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 39/100

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 79/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #256233 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 #CDE5D3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #246046 — 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 #256233 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #256233;
  --color-base-rgb: 37 98 51;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(44.4% 0.098 148.5);
  --color-50: #F4FBF5;
  --color-100: #E1F4E5;
  --color-200: #C4E8CC;
  --color-300: #9BD5A8;
  --color-400: #74BE85;
  --color-500: #53A265;
  --color-600: #457D52;
  --color-700: #355A3E;
  --color-800: #263B2B;
  --color-900: #19251B;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  hunter-green: {
    50: '#F4FBF5',
    100: '#E1F4E5',
    200: '#C4E8CC',
    300: '#9BD5A8',
    400: '#74BE85',
    500: '#53A265',
    600: '#457D52',
    700: '#355A3E',
    800: '#263B2B',
    900: '#19251B',
  },
}

$base: #256233;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #F4FBF5;
$base-100: #E1F4E5;
$base-200: #C4E8CC;
$base-300: #9BD5A8;
$base-400: #74BE85;
$base-500: #53A265;
$base-600: #457D52;
$base-700: #355A3E;
$base-800: #263B2B;
$base-900: #19251B;
$base-hover: #1D4D28;
$base-subtle: #B3DABC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#256233",
            "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": "#9BD5A8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#74BE85",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#53A265",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#457D52",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#355A3E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#263B2B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#19251B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #256233

Color Lab

Pairs with #256233

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