#005C38 Hex Color
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Bottle-green like dark glass, this shade sits deep in the green family with a cool, blue-leaning undertone. Its hex code is #005c38. The low lightness makes it a solid base for finance, pharmacy, and eco branding, and white text on it reaches about 8.1:1 contrast. Pair it with warm golds or dusty pinks; bright reds can look garish next to it.
Questions about #005c38
What is #005c38 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #005c38 is rgb(0, 92, 56), in HSL hsl(157, 100%, 18%) and in CMYK 100%, 0%, 39%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #005c38?
Warm golds, mustard, and dusty rose flatter this dark green's cool undertone. Cream works too, softening its gloom without washing it out the way stark white can.
Is #005c38 a good background color for text?
Yes. White text on #005c38 reaches about 8.1:1 contrast, which passes WCAG AA and AAA for body text. It reads best as a full background for large surfaces, not as fine detail.
Is #005c38 readable on white or black?
#005c38 has a 8.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.58:1 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.