#065716 Hex Color

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This dark, forest green sits low on the value scale, offering a grounded and serious alternative to brighter foliage shades. Because #065716 is so dim, it works best as a primary background in moody, high-contrast layouts. It pairs surprisingly well with muted gold or copper accents, which lift its heavy, organic character. The hex code for this deep shade is #065716.

Questions about #065716

What is #065716 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #065716 is rgb(6, 87, 22), in HSL hsl(132, 87%, 18%) and in CMYK 93%, 0%, 75%, 66%.
What colors pair well with #065716?
#065716 works exceptionally well with metallic accents like copper or muted gold, which brighten its dark, organic base. For a balanced, professional palette, try pairing this deep forest tone with a soft cream or off-white background.
Is #065716 readable on white or black?
#065716 has a 8.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.38:1 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.