#004219 Hex Color
A moody, shadowed shade of forest green
#004219 is an intense, shadowed forest green with extremely low saturation. This dim shade works well as a grounding base for minimalist interfaces, offering a sophisticated alternative to pure black. Because it maintains strong contrast against white text, it functions effectively for large type or moody background blocks. The hex code for this deep green is #004219.
Questions about #004219
What is #004219 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #004219 is rgb(0, 66, 25), in HSL hsl(143, 100%, 13%) and in CMYK 100%, 0%, 62%, 74%.
Does #004219 work well as a background for text?
Yes, #004219 provides a high-contrast foundation that works exceptionally well for large, bold white typography. Because of its extreme depth and low saturation, it functions as a more nuanced, organic alternative to pure black in modern digital design.
What color schemes pair best with #004219?
Is #004219 readable on white or black?
#004219 has a 11.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.79:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.