#196D30 Hex Color
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Dark green with a muted, forest-floor feel. #196d30 is dim and steady rather than vivid, which suits sustainability branding, finance, and garden sites. It works best as a dominant base since white text clears WCAG AA on it at about 6.4:1. Warm creams and soft golds lift its gloom nicely.
Questions about #196d30
What is #196d30 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #196d30 is rgb(25, 109, 48), in HSL hsl(136, 63%, 26%) and in CMYK 77%, 0%, 56%, 57%.
What colors pair well with #196d30?
Warm creams, soft golds, and muted terracotta all balance its dark, dim character. Avoid bright greens nearby, since they make #196d30 read muddy by comparison.
Is #196d30 readable on white or black?
#196d30 has a 6.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.27:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.