#085D30 Hex Color
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This dark, unsaturated forest green carries a grounded, serious tone. It lacks the brightness of standard greens, making it a reliable choice for professional UI backgrounds or moody branding elements. Because of its high contrast against white text, #085d30 serves as a strong base color. Try pairing it with warm copper or muted gold accents to elevate the overall palette.
Questions about #085d30
What is #085d30 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #085d30 is rgb(8, 93, 48), in HSL hsl(148, 84%, 20%) and in CMYK 91%, 0%, 48%, 64%.
What colors pair best with #085d30?
#085d30 works best with high-contrast, warm metallics like copper or muted gold to lift its heavy, unsaturated base. If you need a neutral balance, pair it with soft cream or warm beige rather than pure white to avoid creating too harsh a visual gap.
Is #085d30 suitable for text on websites?
This deep green provides excellent contrast against light backgrounds, making it highly readable for body text or large headlines. However, always test the contrast ratio if you plan to use it for smaller, thinner font weights to ensure it meets standard web accessibility guidelines for your users.
Is #085d30 readable on white or black?
#085d30 has a 8.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.61:1 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.