#159844 Hex Color
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A saturated, medium-dark green with bold energy. #159844 reads lively without tipping into neon, which makes it a strong pick for calls to action, eco branding, and sporty accents. It flatters warm creams and charcoal, though white text on top falls just short of AA contrast, so lean on dark type for small copy.
Questions about #159844
What is #159844 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #159844 is rgb(21, 152, 68), in HSL hsl(142, 76%, 34%) and in CMYK 86%, 0%, 55%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #159844?
Warm creams, soft yellows, and charcoal all flatter this green. For sharper contrast, a deep plum or navy works better than the obvious red.
Is #159844 readable on white or black?
#159844 has a 3.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.60:1 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.