Dark Green Classic

#006400

Nearest Tailwind V4 Match
pink-900
97.1% Match
Implementation
bg-pink-900
text-pink-900

Color Code Conversions

HEX Code
#006400
RGB Value
rgb(0, 100, 0)
HSL Value
hsl(120, 100%, 20%)
OKLCH CSS (v4)
oklch(0.436 0.148 142.5)

Full Calculated Scale

50
#edf9ec
100
#d8f5d5
200
#b3e8ae
300
#90d68a
400
#69b764
500
#499c44
600
#31832d
700
#237020
800
#175d15
900
#145012
950
#043304

Technical Background

Converting Dark Green Classic (#006400) to Tailwind CSS requires more than just picking the nearest hex. Our algorithm uses CIEDE2000, a perceptual color difference formula that accounts for how human vision processes lightness, chroma, and hue.

The generated scale follows the Tailwind CSS v4 OKLCH standard, ensuring perfectly uniform weight across the entire spectrum. This prevents common issues like "hue shifting" where colors turn purple or grey as they get darker or lighter. You can customize this further in our Palette Generator.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the closest Tailwind class for Dark Green Classic?

The closest visually matching Tailwind CSS class for Dark Green Classic (#006400) is pink-900. Our algorithm calculates this using the CIEDE2000 ΔE standard, which shows a match score of 97.1%.

How do I use this color in my Tailwind config?

You have two options: use the native class bg-pink-900 for the best out-of-the-box match, or add #006400 directly to your Tailwind theme configuration for 100% brand accuracy.

Why use OKLCH for this scale?

Tailwind CSS v4 uses OKLCH because it is perceptually uniform. When we generate the 50-950 scale for Dark Green Classic, OKLCH ensures that the color stays vibrant and doesn't shift towards different hues as it gets lighter or darker.

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