#0E400C Hex Color
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This forest green sits at the dark end of the spectrum with low saturation. It feels heavy and grounded, making it an excellent anchor for moody interface designs or organic branding. The hex code for #0e400c offers high legibility for white text, achieving a 11.9:1 contrast ratio. Apply this shade as a dominant background rather than a fine accent to avoid muddy details.
Questions about #0e400c
What is #0e400c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0e400c is rgb(14, 64, 12), in HSL hsl(118, 68%, 15%) and in CMYK 78%, 0%, 81%, 75%.
Does #0e400c work well with light-colored text?
This forest green provides an excellent foundation for white or light-toned text, achieving a high 11.9:1 contrast ratio that ensures superior readability. Because it is so dark, avoid using it as a fine accent; instead, let it anchor your layout as a primary background.
Which color schemes complement #0e400c?
You can elevate this deep green by pairing it with a warm terracotta for an organic contrast or a crisp cream to soften its intensity. These combinations leverage the hue’s natural, heavy weight while maintaining visual balance in your design work.
Is #0e400c readable on white or black?
#0e400c has a 11.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.75:1 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.