#0C5426 Hex Color
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This dark, desaturated forest green carries a serious, grounding weight. Because it is quite deep, #0c5426 functions best as a base color or a moody background rather than text. It pairs well with cream or muted gold accents to brighten the composition. While white text provides high contrast for accessibility, be careful using this hex code in small areas where it might look too muddy.
Questions about #0c5426
What is #0c5426 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0c5426 is rgb(12, 84, 38), in HSL hsl(142, 75%, 19%) and in CMYK 86%, 0%, 55%, 67%.
Is #0c5426 suitable for small text?
Using #0c5426 for small text is risky because its dark, desaturated nature can make letters appear muddy and difficult to read. It functions much better as a rich, grounding background color or a primary element when paired with high-contrast, light-colored typography.
What accent colors complement #0c5426?
This deep green acts as a neutral anchor, making it pair beautifully with warm, light tones like cream or muted metallic gold. These lighter accents effectively brighten the composition and prevent the design from feeling too heavy or closed off.
Is #0c5426 readable on white or black?
#0c5426 has a 9.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.31:1 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.