#17513F Hex Color
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#17513f is a dim, unsaturated teal with strong forest green undertones. This grounded shade feels sophisticated and serious rather than bright or flashy. Because it is so dark, it functions best as a dominant background color, providing excellent legibility for white text. Pair it with soft cream or warm metallics to balance its inherent coolness and avoid a muddy appearance in your UI designs.
Questions about #17513f
What is #17513f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #17513f is rgb(23, 81, 63), in HSL hsl(161, 56%, 20%) and in CMYK 72%, 0%, 22%, 68%.
What colors pair well with #17513f for a balanced interface?
Does #17513f work well as a primary background color?
Yes, it functions exceptionally well as a dominant background color because its dark, unsaturated nature provides excellent legibility for white or light-colored typography. It adds a grounded, premium feel to layouts without the visual intensity of brighter, more saturated greens.
Is #17513f readable on white or black?
#17513f has a 9.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.28:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.