#009157 Hex Color
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A medium-dark, somewhat muted green, #009157 has a balanced teal undertone rather than a bright, leafy finish. Its steady appearance suits sustainability, organic, finance, pharmacy, and gardening brands. Use the hex code #009157 as a supporting brand color with warm ivory, where black text remains readable at about a 5.2:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #009157
What is #009157 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #009157 is rgb(0, 145, 87), in HSL hsl(156, 100%, 28%) and in CMYK 100%, 0%, 40%, 43%.
What colors pair well with #009157?
Warm ivory and terracotta create a grounded contrast with #009157, while charcoal adds a dark neutral that supports its muted teal-green character in calm brand palettes and editorial layouts well.
Is #009157 readable on white or black?
#009157 has a 4.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.18:1 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.