#1A5C02 Hex Color
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Darker than most forest greens, the hex code #1a5c02 is a deep green that reads like pine in heavy shade. Its low lightness gives it a serious, grounded mood, which suits eco, finance, and gardening brands. It works best as a dominant base or dark background. White text hits about 8.2:1 contrast here, so small body text stays readable.
Questions about #1a5c02
What is #1a5c02 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a5c02 is rgb(26, 92, 2), in HSL hsl(104, 96%, 18%) and in CMYK 72%, 0%, 98%, 64%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #1a5c02?
#1a5c02 pairs well with warm cream, soft gold, and muted terracotta, which lift its darkness without breaking the earthy mood. Skip bright lime or neon tones, since they clash with its low saturation.
Is #1a5c02 readable on white or black?
#1a5c02 has a 8.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.57:1 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.