#185E2C Hex Color
A grounded and serious dark forest green
This dark, desaturated forest green feels grounded and serious. Because it sits at a 7.8:1 contrast ratio against white, it serves well as a reliable background for small body text. Use #185e2c when you need an organic, sustainable look that avoids the brightness of standard greens. It pairs effectively with muted golds or creams, which prevent the color from feeling too moody or heavy in large blocks.
Questions about #185e2c
What is #185e2c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #185e2c is rgb(24, 94, 44), in HSL hsl(137, 59%, 23%) and in CMYK 74%, 0%, 53%, 63%.
Does #185e2c work well for UI design?
#185e2c is an excellent choice for UI design because it maintains a high 7.8:1 contrast ratio against white, ensuring small body text remains perfectly readable. It provides a reliable, grounded alternative to lighter greens that can often fatigue the eye.
What colors pair best with #185e2c?
#185e2c pairs effectively with muted golds or soft creams to balance its serious, moody nature. These warmer, lighter tones prevent the dark green from feeling too heavy when used in large blocks or as a primary brand accent.
Is #185e2c readable on white or black?
#185e2c has a 7.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.67:1 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.