#198C56 Hex Color
A grounded and reliable deep forest green
This unsaturated green projects a grounded, reliable quality suitable for sustainability and organic branding. While it leans towards a muted tone, it offers enough contrast for legible black body text. It works well as a supporting accent in UI designs. If you need to experiment with mixing green shades, the hex code for this specific hue is #198c56. It anchors professional palettes where stability matters.
Questions about #198c56
What is #198c56 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #198c56 is rgb(25, 140, 86), in HSL hsl(152, 70%, 32%) and in CMYK 82%, 0%, 39%, 45%.
What colors pair best with #198c56 for a professional palette?
#198c56 creates a professional and balanced look when paired with neutral tones like cream or warm gray. If you need an accent color, try using a soft terracotta or mustard to introduce a complementary warmth that doesn't overpower the grounded nature of the green.
Is #198c56 readable on white or black?
#198c56 has a 4.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.92:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.