Lincoln Green
A deep and serious forest green
Lincoln Green is a deep, forest-toned shade that feels grounded and serious. Because of its low lightness, this color works best as a moody background or a grounding base for organic branding. It pairs beautifully with soft creams or muted golds. The hex code for Lincoln Green is #195905, which provides strong contrast for white text.
Questions about Lincoln Green
What is the hex code for Lincoln Green?
Lincoln Green is #195905. In RGB that is rgb(25, 89, 5), in HSL hsl(106, 89%, 18%) and in CMYK 72%, 0%, 94%, 65%.
What colors pair well with Lincoln Green #195905?
Lincoln Green functions as a bold neutral that pairs well with soft creams, warm beiges, or muted golds to balance its darkness. For a high-contrast look, try pairing it with crisp white or a light sand tone to ensure readability.
Is #195905 suitable for text on a white background?
Yes, Lincoln Green #195905 provides excellent readability against white or light backgrounds because of its low lightness value. It serves as a strong, professional alternative to standard black, offering depth without feeling as harsh or clinical.
Is Lincoln Green readable on white or black?
Lincoln Green has a 8.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.47:1 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.