#175A2A Hex Color
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#175a2a is a dark, muted green with a deep, shady cast. Its low saturation keeps things calm and serious, which suits eco, finance, and gardening brands. It holds up well as a dominant base, and white text reads clearly on it at about 8.3:1 contrast. Pair it with sand or terracotta to keep the mood from turning flat.
Questions about #175a2a
What is #175a2a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #175a2a is rgb(23, 90, 42), in HSL hsl(137, 59%, 22%) and in CMYK 74%, 0%, 53%, 65%.
What colors pair well with #175a2a?
Warm sand, soft cream, and terracotta lift #175a2a without fighting its muted depth. Cooler grays also work but can make the green read flatter.
Is #175a2a readable on white or black?
#175a2a has a 8.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.53:1 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.