#1B5715 Hex Color
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This deep, darkened forest green carries a serious, grounded weight. Because of its low lightness, #1b5715 works best as a moody, atmospheric background or a grounding accent rather than a primary fill. It creates excellent contrast with white text, maintaining strong legibility. Pair this hex code with warm, earthy ochres or dusty creams to balance its dense, shaded character in organic brand designs.
Questions about #1b5715
What is #1b5715 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1b5715 is rgb(27, 87, 21), in HSL hsl(115, 61%, 21%) and in CMYK 69%, 0%, 76%, 66%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What color combinations work best with #1b5715?
This dark forest green pairs beautifully with warm, organic neutrals like cream or dusty ochres to balance its density. Using light, high-contrast text against this shade ensures excellent legibility for modern, atmospheric web layouts.
Is #1b5715 readable on white or black?
#1b5715 has a 8.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.42:1 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.