#005829 Hex Color
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#005829 is a dense, moody forest green with low saturation. It feels grounded and stable, avoiding the brightness of typical greens. Because it is quite dark, this color functions best as a dominant background or a solid base rather than an accent. Pair it with crisp white text to maintain high readability, as the 8.6:1 contrast ratio ensures excellent accessibility for body copy.
Questions about #005829
What is #005829 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #005829 is rgb(0, 88, 41), in HSL hsl(148, 100%, 17%) and in CMYK 100%, 0%, 53%, 65%.
What colors pair well with #005829?
This deep green anchors designs beautifully when paired with crisp white text, ensuring high readability and a professional look. For accent colors, try warm, muted metallics or a soft cream to balance the intense, dark nature of the base color.
Is #005829 suitable for body text or headlines?
While #005829 is excellent for backgrounds due to its stability, it should generally be avoided for body text because it lacks sufficient contrast against standard dark backgrounds. It works best as a solid, dark foundation rather than small, fine-print elements.
Is #005829 readable on white or black?
#005829 has a 8.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.42:1 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.