#008C45 Hex Color
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#008c45 is a fairly saturated green with a medium-dark value and a slight blue undertone. Its steady, grounded character suits sustainability brands, organic packaging, finance, pharmacy, and gardening interfaces. Use it as a supporting brand tone with warm cream or charcoal. The hex code #008c45 also supports black body text at about 4.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #008c45
What is #008c45 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #008c45 is rgb(0, 140, 69), in HSL hsl(150, 100%, 27%) and in CMYK 100%, 0%, 51%, 45%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #008c45?
#008c45 pairs well with warm cream, charcoal, and muted terracotta, which soften its cool blue undertone without competing with its saturated green. Use cream for calm backgrounds, charcoal for readable structure, and terracotta for a warmer accent.
Does #008c45 work with black or white text?
#008c45 gives black text about a 4.8:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA for normal-sized text, while white text is about 4.4:1 and falls just below that threshold for normal body copy.
Is #008c45 readable on white or black?
#008c45 has a 4.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.83:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.