#005F3A Hex Color

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#005f3a is a deep, unsaturated green that leans into a moody, dim aesthetic. It works well as a stable background color for professional finance or eco-friendly branding. Because of its darkness, pair it with cream or warm whites to maintain readability. The hex code for this shade is #005f3a. With a 7.8:1 contrast ratio, white text remains very sharp against this dark canvas.

Questions about #005f3a

What is #005f3a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #005f3a is rgb(0, 95, 58), in HSL hsl(157, 100%, 19%) and in CMYK 100%, 0%, 39%, 63%.
What colors pair well with #005f3a?
This deep green looks best when balanced by warm, creamy off-whites or soft neutrals, which prevent the environment from feeling too dark. Pairing it with cream or sand highlights the green's natural, sophisticated undertones without overwhelming the overall design.
Is #005f3a readable on white or black?
#005f3a has a 7.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.69:1 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.