#087523 Hex Color
Grounded green for steady, serious design
Reach for dark green when a design needs weight without going black. #087523 is a dim, fairly saturated shade that reads grounded and serious, which suits finance, pharmacy, and eco branding where black feels too harsh. White text passes AA on it at about 5.9:1 contrast. It flatters warm golds and soft cream, and works best as a dominant base rather than a small accent.
Questions about #087523
What is #087523 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #087523 is rgb(8, 117, 35), in HSL hsl(135, 87%, 25%) and in CMYK 93%, 0%, 70%, 54%.
What colors pair well with #087523?
Warm golds, soft creams, and muted terracotta lift #087523 without clashing with its dark base. Cooler grays and navy work too when you want a calmer, more corporate feel.
Is #087523 readable on white or black?
#087523 has a 5.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.57:1 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.