#1A4923 Hex Color
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#1a4923 is a dark, muted green with low saturation and a slightly earthy, shadowed character. Its serious, stable mood suits sustainability brands, finance interfaces, pharmacy packaging, and organic design. Use it as a dominant background with warm ivory or pale sage accents. The hex code #1a4923 supports clear white body text at about 10.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #1a4923
What is #1a4923 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a4923 is rgb(26, 73, 35), in HSL hsl(131, 47%, 19%) and in CMYK 64%, 0%, 52%, 71%.
What colors pair well with #1a4923?
Does #1a4923 look warm or cool?
#1a4923 reads as a cool, shadowed green because its hue leans toward blue-green, while its low lightness and muted saturation give it an earthy, serious presence rather than a crisp or icy feel. Warm ivory balances that subdued coolness without making the palette feel stark.
Is #1a4923 readable on white or black?
#1a4923 has a 10.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.02:1 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.