#197842 Hex Color
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Reach for #197842 when a design needs a steady, natural green. Its muted, medium-dark character suits eco branding, gardening and pharmacy work without shouting. Pair it with warm cream or soft terracotta rather than stark white, and let it act as the dominant base in a 60/30/10 split. White text on top reads at about 5.5:1, enough for small body copy. The hex code for this shade is #197842.
Questions about #197842
What is #197842 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #197842 is rgb(25, 120, 66), in HSL hsl(146, 66%, 28%) and in CMYK 79%, 0%, 45%, 53%.
What pairs well with #197842?
Warm cream and terracotta bring out its natural, organic side, while navy gives it a steadier, more financial feel. Skip bright lime, which makes it read muddy.
Is #197842 readable on white or black?
#197842 has a 5.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.80:1 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.