#159340 Hex Color
Bold saturated green with punchy energy
This saturated green commands attention with its intense, bold character. Because it sits on the brighter side of the spectrum, #159340 works best as a punchy accent color rather than a large background field. Pair it with soft, warm grays to temper its strength. The hex code #159340 offers excellent contrast, so it remains legible when paired with black text for call-to-action buttons.
Questions about #159340
What is #159340 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #159340 is rgb(21, 147, 64), in HSL hsl(140, 75%, 33%) and in CMYK 86%, 0%, 56%, 42%.
What is the best way to use #159340 in a design project?
Use #159340 sparingly as an accent color for call-to-action buttons or highlights where high visibility is needed. Because it is highly saturated, it can overwhelm larger backgrounds, so balance it with soft warm gray or off-white tones to keep your layout comfortable.
Is #159340 readable on white or black?
#159340 has a 3.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.27:1 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.