#184A12 Hex Color
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The dark green hex code #184a12 has low saturation and a shadowed, earthy character. Its serious depth suits sustainability, organic branding, finance, pharmacy, and moody interface backgrounds. Use it as a dominant base with warm ivory or muted terracotta. White text provides about 10.4:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA requirements for small body text.
Questions about #184a12
What is #184a12 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #184a12 is rgb(24, 74, 18), in HSL hsl(114, 61%, 18%) and in CMYK 68%, 0%, 76%, 71%.
What colors pair well with #184a12?
Warm ivory and muted terracotta pair well with #184a12 because they balance its shadowed green depth, add gentle warmth, and keep the overall palette grounded rather than overly bright or stark.
What mood does #184a12 create in a design?
#184a12 creates a serious, grounded mood through its dark value and muted green character, making it a strong choice for sustainability branding and atmospheric interface backgrounds with an organic feel.
Is #184a12 readable on white or black?
#184a12 has a 10.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.02:1 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.