#118957 Hex Color
Grounded green with steady balance
With its medium-dark value and restrained saturation, #118957 feels grounded rather than vivid. This greenish tone suggests safety, stability, and balance, making it useful for sustainability, pharmacy, finance, and gardening brands. Use it as a supporting color beside warm cream or charcoal. The hex code #118957 supports black body text at about 4.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #118957
What is #118957 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #118957 is rgb(17, 137, 87), in HSL hsl(155, 78%, 30%) and in CMYK 88%, 0%, 36%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #118957?
#118957 pairs well with warm cream, charcoal, and soft neutrals that balance its restrained green without competing with it. These combinations keep the palette calm while giving the medium-dark shade enough separation for interfaces, packaging, and brand layouts. A muted terracotta accent can add warmth without overpowering it.
Is #118957 warm or cool?
#118957 reads as a cool green because its hue leans toward blue-green rather than yellow-green, while moderate saturation keeps the effect grounded instead of icy or overly vivid in use. That balance gives it a calm, stable feel in interfaces and brand palettes.
Is #118957 readable on white or black?
#118957 has a 4.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.73:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.