#135E4F Hex Color
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#135e4f is a dark, muted teal that sits closer to a forest green than a bright ocean shade. Its low saturation and deep lightness give it a steady, serious feel, which suits dark mode backgrounds and wellness or tech branding. White text reads clearly on it at about 7.7:1 contrast. Pair it with soft coral or warm sand, and use the hex code #135e4f as a dominant base rather than a small accent.
Questions about #135e4f
What is #135e4f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #135e4f is rgb(19, 94, 79), in HSL hsl(168, 66%, 22%) and in CMYK 80%, 0%, 16%, 63%.
What colors pair well with #135e4f?
Soft coral and warm sand give #135e4f the most life, since its muted coolness needs a warm counterpoint. For a tighter palette, pair it with pale sage or off-white text.
Is #135e4f readable on white or black?
#135e4f has a 7.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.74:1 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.