#125B49 Hex Color
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Evergreen is a muted, dark teal with dusty undertones that steer it toward a moody aesthetic. Its low saturation makes it a sturdy base for professional designs, though it can look muddy if paired with too many dark colors. Use white text to maintain high readability. The hex code #125b49 works best as a primary background or a heavy accent in wellness and technology branding.
About Evergreen
Pine shadow on the north side of the ridge
What does evergreen mean?
Evergreen often calls up pine forests, banknotes, hunting gear, and college colors, so people commonly read it as steady and outdoorsy. Its low lightness and restrained saturation make it feel shaded and enclosed, like a room lit through one small window.
Where you see evergreen
- pine needles in shade
- felt on a poker table
- dollar bills
- chalkboards
- wool hunting caps
- spruce boughs
What it works for
It works for packaging, interiors, and branding that want a grounded, natural look without shouting.
What colors go with evergreen?
Blush #de5d83The pale pink lifts the dark green without fighting its coolness.Mustard #ffdb58Warm yellow pulls out the teal hiding inside the green.Terracotta #e2725bThe baked orange warms the cool green and adds rough texture.Cream #fffdd0Cream reads like paper against the deep green, as on printed labels.Salmon #fa8072Salmon sits far from green on the wheel, so the pair feels fresh.
Questions about Evergreen
What is the hex code for Evergreen?
Evergreen is #125b49. In RGB that is rgb(18, 91, 73), in HSL hsl(165, 67%, 21%) and in CMYK 80%, 0%, 20%, 64%.
Is Evergreen readable on white or black?
Evergreen has a 8.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.61:1 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.