#1A593B Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #1a593b is a deep green with subdued blue-gray undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, grounded mood suited to sustainability, finance, pharmacy, and organic branding. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about an 8.3:1 contrast ratio. The hex code for this color is #1a593b.
Questions about #1a593b
What is #1a593b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a593b is rgb(26, 89, 59), in HSL hsl(151, 55%, 23%) and in CMYK 71%, 0%, 34%, 65%.
Does #1a593b have warm or cool undertones?
#1a593b reads as a cool, muted green because its blue component softens the strong green base, giving it a subdued blue-gray cast rather than the yellowed warmth associated with olive or mossy greens.
What colors pair well with #1a593b?
#1a593b pairs well with cream, warm beige, muted gold, and terracotta, which add light or restrained warmth without losing its grounded character. Use these accents sparingly when the green fills most of a layout.
Where does #1a593b work well?
#1a593b works well for dominant backgrounds, navigation, logos, and packaging in sustainability, finance, pharmacy, or organic branding, where its low lightness supports a serious, grounded mood without feeling stark or overly formal.
Is #1a593b readable on white or black?
#1a593b has a 8.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.53:1 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.