#18453B Hex Color
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MSU Green is a dim, unsaturated teal that anchors designs with a serious, moody aesthetic. Because it is quite dark, use it sparingly as a 30 percent accent or a strong background that holds white text comfortably. It pairs well with light grays or warm creams to soften its inherent gloom. The hex code for this color is #18453b.
About MSU Green
Still lake water under a gray sky
What does msu green mean?
Dark greens like this one often suggest forests, depth, stability, and money kept rather than money spent. Its low light and low saturation make it recede.
Where you see msu green
- spruce needles
- deep lake water
- old chalkboards
- dark beer bottles
- evergreen shade
- cast iron enameled pots
What it works for
It works as a background that lets brighter colors carry the page, or as text on cream and off-white.
What colors go with msu green?
Mustard #ffdb58The yellow's warmth cuts through the dimness and keeps the pairing from going cold.Dusty Rose #b56f76A muted pink matches its restraint while adding just enough warmth.Rust #b7410eRust sits opposite on the color wheel, so the contrast is strong but grounded.Cream #fffdd0Cream lightens the palette and makes the green read clearly as green.
Questions about MSU Green
What is the hex code for MSU Green?
MSU Green is #18453b. In RGB that is rgb(24, 69, 59), in HSL hsl(167, 48%, 18%) and in CMYK 65%, 0%, 14%, 73%.
Does #18453b work well as a primary background color?
Yes, #18453b acts as a strong, grounded background, provided you use white or very light text for readability. Because it is so dark and unsaturated, avoid using it with black or dark blue text, as the contrast will be far too low for accessibility.
Is MSU Green readable on white or black?
MSU Green has a 10.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.95:1 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.