Colors that go with darkgreen

#006400 · neutral green · hue 120° · best text: #FFFFFF

Ten combinations ranked by measurable criteria — hue harmony, WCAG contrast with darkgreen, lightness spread and saturation compatibility. Every pairing lists why it works.

Ready-to-use palette

#006400
#90EE90
#FFFF81
#FE828C
#FE86A4
#FAFAF9
#006400 #90ee90 #ffff81 #fe828c #fe86a4 #fafaf9
#006400 #90EE90 #FFFF81 #FE828C #FE86A4 #FAFAF9
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Best combinations — ranked

#1

Lightgreen #90EE90

· Same hue family as darkgreen (Δh 0°) — guaranteed harmony
· Text-safe contrast with the anchor (5.25:1, passes WCAG AA)
· Strong lightness separation (ΔL* 50) — clear visual hierarchy
contrast
5.3:1
vs darkgreen
#2

Butter #FFFF81

· Warm/cool bridge (Δh 60°) — adds depth without tension
· Text-safe contrast with the anchor (7.04:1, passes WCAG AA)
· Strong lightness separation (ΔL* 62) — clear visual hierarchy
contrast
7.0:1
vs darkgreen
#3

Blush Pink #FE828C

· Triadic harmony (Δh ≈125°) — balanced three-way contrast
· UI contrast with the anchor (3.11:1, passes AA large text)
· Strong lightness separation (ΔL* 33) — clear visual hierarchy
contrast
3.1:1
vs darkgreen
#4

Rosa #FE86A4

· Triadic harmony (Δh ≈135°) — balanced three-way contrast
· UI contrast with the anchor (3.25:1, passes AA large text)
· Strong lightness separation (ΔL* 34) — clear visual hierarchy
contrast
3.3:1
vs darkgreen
#5

Violet (CSS) #EE82EE

· Complementary hue (Δh ≈180°) — maximum hue contrast
· UI contrast with the anchor (3.21:1, passes AA large text)
· Strong lightness separation (ΔL* 33) — clear visual hierarchy
contrast
3.2:1
vs darkgreen
#6

Pale Yellow #FFFF84

· Warm/cool bridge (Δh 60°) — adds depth without tension
· Text-safe contrast with the anchor (7.05:1, passes WCAG AA)
· Strong lightness separation (ΔL* 62) — clear visual hierarchy
contrast
7.0:1
vs darkgreen
#7

Faded Yellow #FEFF7F

· Warm/cool bridge (Δh 60°) — adds depth without tension
· Text-safe contrast with the anchor (7.02:1, passes WCAG AA)
· Strong lightness separation (ΔL* 61) — clear visual hierarchy
contrast
7.0:1
vs darkgreen
#8

Pale Orange #FFA756

· UI contrast with the anchor (3.87:1, passes AA large text)
· Strong lightness separation (ΔL* 40) — clear visual hierarchy
· Similar saturation (100% vs 100%) — both vivid
contrast
3.9:1
vs darkgreen
#9

Sandybrown #F4A460

· UI contrast with the anchor (3.66:1, passes AA large text)
· Strong lightness separation (ΔL* 38) — clear visual hierarchy
· Similar saturation (100% vs 87%) — both vivid
contrast
3.7:1
vs darkgreen
#10

Light Orange #FDAA48

· UI contrast with the anchor (3.9:1, passes AA large text)
· Strong lightness separation (ΔL* 40) — clear visual hierarchy
· Similar saturation (100% vs 98%) — both vivid
contrast
3.9:1
vs darkgreen

Why these and not others

Pairings are scored against hue-harmony angles (0°/30°/60°/90°/120°/150°/180°), WCAG contrast ratio with darkgreen, lightness separation and saturation/chroma compatibility. Near-identical colors (ΔE₀₀ < 3.5) are excluded — every entry adds real information.

FAQ

What colors go with darkgreen?

Lightgreen, Butter, Blush Pink, Rosa and Violet (CSS) rank highest for darkgreen (#006400) by hue harmony, contrast and saturation compatibility. The full ranked list is on this page with the reasoning for each pairing.

What is the complementary color of darkgreen?

The complementary hue of darkgreen (hue 120°) sits at hue 300°. The closest named colors on that side of the wheel are listed in the combinations above.

Is darkgreen a warm or cool color?

Darkgreen is a neutral color (hue 120°). It sits near the warm/cool boundary and pairs with both.