#017C2C Hex Color
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Far from a soft pastel, #017c2c is a saturated, blazing green with real presence. Its depth keeps it rich instead of loud, so it works as a bold brand base or a strong accent. White text on it reaches about 5.4:1 contrast, clearing AA for body copy. It flatters warm golds better than cool blues.
Questions about #017c2c
What is #017c2c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #017c2c is rgb(1, 124, 44), in HSL hsl(141, 98%, 25%) and in CMYK 99%, 0%, 65%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #017c2c?
Warm golds and deep plums flatter #017c2c more than the obvious cool blues, since its saturated green gains energy next to warm neighbors. For a calmer palette, try it with soft cream and charcoal.
Is #017c2c dark enough to use white text on it?
Yes. White text on #017c2c reaches about 5.4:1 contrast, which passes WCAG AA for small body text. Light gray text is riskier, so keep type white or near-white on this green.
Is #017c2c readable on white or black?
#017c2c has a 5.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.92:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.