#147A3B Hex Color

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Somewhere between bottle glass and a golf fairway, #147a3b is a muted forest green with a steady, grounded feel. Its low saturation keeps it calm, which suits finance, pharmacy, and sustainability work. Use it as a supporting tone in a 60/30/10 layout rather than a full background, and pair it with warm sand or soft plum. White text reads clearly on the hex code at about 5.4:1, enough for AA body copy.

Questions about #147a3b

What is #147a3b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #147a3b is rgb(20, 122, 59), in HSL hsl(143, 72%, 28%) and in CMYK 84%, 0%, 52%, 52%.
What colors pair well with #147a3b?
Warm neutrals like sand and cream flatter this green best, and a muted plum makes an unexpected but rich accent. Avoid bright yellows, which compete with its low saturation.
Is #147a3b readable on white or black?
#147a3b has a 5.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.87:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.