#014A00 Hex Color
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This deep, forest green borders on black, providing a serious and moody foundation for minimalist branding. Its heavy saturation makes it an excellent choice for large backgrounds, though it requires white text to maintain high readability. Because the hex code #014a00 is so dark, it shines when paired with metallic golds or creams rather than bright whites to avoid looking washed out.
Questions about #014a00
What is #014a00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #014a00 is rgb(1, 74, 0), in HSL hsl(119, 100%, 15%) and in CMYK 99%, 0%, 100%, 71%.
What colors pair best with #014a00?
Because #014a00 is so dark and saturated, it works best with high-contrast metallics like gold or soft, warm neutrals like cream or beige. Avoid stark white text, which can create a harsh, washed-out look against this deep shade.
Is #014a00 suitable for large text blocks?
This color is best reserved for accents, borders, or large background elements rather than body text. To ensure readability, always use a high-contrast foreground color, as the near-black depth of #014a00 can make small, thin text difficult to scan.
Is #014a00 readable on white or black?
#014a00 has a 10.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.98:1 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.