#159B37 Hex Color
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#159b37 is a strong, saturated green with a bright, slightly cool appearance and clear visual energy. Its bold chroma suits calls to action, sustainability branding, pharmacy interfaces, and small accents more than full-page backgrounds. The hex code #159b37 supports black text at about 5.8:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #159b37
What is #159b37 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #159b37 is rgb(21, 155, 55), in HSL hsl(135, 76%, 35%) and in CMYK 86%, 0%, 65%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #159b37?
#159b37 pairs well with charcoal for restrained contrast, navy for a stronger polished combination, and terracotta for warmth. Soft cream can soften its intensity in broader brand palettes without muting its energy.
Is #159b37 warm or cool?
#159b37 reads slightly cool because its saturated green leans toward blue rather than yellow. Its high chroma keeps the shade energetic and prominent, so use it as an accent or action color when a full background feels too intense.
Is #159b37 readable on white or black?
#159b37 has a 3.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.77:1 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.