#185B23 Hex Color
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This dark, muted green carries a serious and grounded tone. #185b23 works well as a dominant base for organic or sustainable brand palettes. Because this shade is so deep, white text provides excellent readability with an 8.2:1 contrast ratio. It pairs cleanly with cream or soft beige to soften the mood. The hex code is #185b23.
Questions about #185b23
What is #185b23 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #185b23 is rgb(24, 91, 35), in HSL hsl(130, 58%, 23%) and in CMYK 74%, 0%, 62%, 64%.
What colors pair best with #185b23 in a design layout?
Is #185b23 considered a warm or cool green?
#185b23 leans slightly cool, though its muted, earthy quality prevents it from feeling clinical. Because it lacks high saturation, it avoids the harshness of neon greens, making it a reliable choice for professional environments that need a grounded, reliable aesthetic.
Is #185b23 readable on white or black?
#185b23 has a 8.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.55:1 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.