#1B5415 Hex Color
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This deep, desaturated green feels grounded and serious. Because of its low lightness, #1b5415 serves best as a moody background or a reliable base for dark interface designs. Pair it with cream or warm off-white tones to avoid a muddy look. White text reads clearly against this shade, making it a functional choice for high-contrast typography. The hex code for this color is #1b5415.
Questions about #1b5415
What is #1b5415 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1b5415 is rgb(27, 84, 21), in HSL hsl(114, 60%, 21%) and in CMYK 68%, 0%, 75%, 67%.
Which color combinations work best with #1b5415?
Pair #1b5415 with warm, creamy off-whites or soft neutrals to create a balanced, professional look that prevents the green from appearing muddy. It also sits beautifully alongside a muted gold for an organic yet sophisticated interface palette.
Is #1b5415 suitable for use as a text background?
This deep green functions well as a background for high-contrast white typography because of its low lightness value, which ensures excellent readability. Avoid using dark gray or black text on #1b5415 as they will lack the necessary separation to be accessible.
Is #1b5415 readable on white or black?
#1b5415 has a 9.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.32:1 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.