#138A55 Hex Color
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A muted, mid-dark green with a steady, grounded feel. #138a55 works best as a dominant base in eco, finance, and wellness branding, where it reads dependable instead of loud. Pair it with warm cream or a dusty coral accent for contrast. Black text clears AA on top at about 4.8:1, so small copy stays readable.
Questions about #138a55
What is #138a55 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #138a55 is rgb(19, 138, 85), in HSL hsl(153, 76%, 31%) and in CMYK 86%, 0%, 38%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #138a55?
Warm cream, soft apricot, and dusty coral flatter #138a55 without competing with its muted depth. Skip bright lime or neon tones, since they fight the green and make both colors look muddy.
Is #138a55 readable on white or black?
#138a55 has a 4.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.79:1 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.