Phthalo Green
A serious deep green with heavy depth
Phthalo Green is an ultra-dark, muted shade that leans heavily into gloom and serious depth. Because it is so unsaturated, it functions best as a sophisticated alternative to black for backgrounds or large containers. Pair it with soft cream or muted gold to cut its severity. The hex code for this color is #123524, which supports excellent contrast for white text in digital interfaces.
Questions about Phthalo Green
What is the hex code for Phthalo Green?
Phthalo Green is #123524. In RGB that is rgb(18, 53, 36), in HSL hsl(151, 49%, 14%) and in CMYK 66%, 0%, 32%, 79%.
How should I use #123524 in UI design?
Because #123524 carries significant visual weight and creates a gloomy, serious mood, it functions best as a sophisticated alternative to black for backgrounds or large containers. It offers excellent readability for white text, ensuring your high-contrast UI elements remain accessible.
What colors pair well with Phthalo Green #123524?
To cut the natural severity and gloom of #123524, pair it with soft, warm neutrals like cream or muted metallic gold. These lighter tones introduce a necessary softness that balances the extreme depth of this unsaturated, dark green shade.
Is Phthalo Green readable on white or black?
Phthalo Green has a 13.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.56:1 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.