#0C5929 Hex Color
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#0c5929 is a dark, muted green with low lightness and restrained saturation, giving it a shady, serious character. The hex code feels stable and grounded rather than fresh or vivid. Use it as a dominant background for moody designs, sustainability brands, or finance interfaces, with white text for strong readability at about 8.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #0c5929
What is #0c5929 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0c5929 is rgb(12, 89, 41), in HSL hsl(143, 76%, 20%) and in CMYK 87%, 0%, 54%, 65%.
What colors pair well with #0c5929?
#0c5929 pairs well with warm off-white, muted terracotta, and brushed gold accents because these lighter, warmer tones lift its low-lightness base without making the palette feel bright, playful, or overly polished. Use terracotta sparingly for emphasis.
Is #0c5929 suitable for text and backgrounds?
#0c5929 supports white body text at about an 8.5:1 contrast ratio, comfortably exceeding the WCAG AA 4.5:1 requirement for normal-sized text and making it a practical dark background for accessible interfaces. White text remains the clearest choice.
Is #0c5929 readable on white or black?
#0c5929 has a 8.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.47:1 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.