#1A9B47 Hex Color
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Strong and saturated, #1a9b47 is a medium-dark green with a slight blue undertone. Its high chroma brings energy and focus to calls to action, sustainability branding, pharmacy interfaces, and garden graphics. Use it as a supporting accent against warm cream or deep navy. The hex code #1a9b47 supports black text at about a 5.8:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #1a9b47
What is #1a9b47 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a9b47 is rgb(26, 155, 71), in HSL hsl(141, 71%, 35%) and in CMYK 83%, 0%, 54%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #1a9b47?
#1a9b47 pairs well with a warm off-white for softer contrast, while deep navy creates a focused, cooler composition; muted terracotta adds warmth for garden or sustainability palettes without overpowering the saturated green.
Is #1a9b47 readable on white or black?
#1a9b47 has a 3.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.82:1 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.