#1A3F17 Hex Color
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This deeply desaturated, near-black green brings a serious, grounded tone to interface designs. Because it is so dark, use #1a3f17 sparingly as an accent rather than a full page background to avoid a muddy look. White text reads clearly against this shade, making it a reliable choice for high-contrast, modern UI elements. It anchors organic, eco-focused branding without feeling overly vivid or artificial.
Questions about #1a3f17
What is #1a3f17 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a3f17 is rgb(26, 63, 23), in HSL hsl(116, 47%, 17%) and in CMYK 59%, 0%, 63%, 75%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
How should I use #1a3f17 effectively in UI design?
Because #1a3f17 is extremely dark and desaturated, treat it as a grounding accent rather than a full-page background to maintain readability. It works best for high-contrast UI elements like buttons or headers paired with crisp, clean white typography.
What color psychology does #1a3f17 evoke?
This deep, near-black green conveys authority, stability, and organic maturity without the artificial brightness of standard greens. It is an excellent choice for eco-focused branding, luxury packaging, or professional interfaces that need a serious, earthy foundation.
Is #1a3f17 readable on white or black?
#1a3f17 has a 11.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.76:1 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.