#1B7140 Hex Color
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This deep, muted green feels serious and grounded, perfect for themes of sustainability or finance. As a dark, unsaturated tone, #1b7140 serves well as a moody background. White text achieves a 6.0:1 contrast ratio against this hex code, ensuring readability for body copy. Pair it with soft cream or light stone to lift the overall palette and prevent the design from feeling too heavy or closed in.
Questions about #1b7140
What is #1b7140 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1b7140 is rgb(27, 113, 64), in HSL hsl(146, 61%, 27%) and in CMYK 76%, 0%, 43%, 56%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What color combinations work best with #1b7140?
Use soft cream or light stone to balance the heavy, serious nature of #1b7140. These lighter neutral tones prevent the design from feeling too enclosed while maintaining a sophisticated, high-contrast look suitable for professional and financial layouts.
Is #1b7140 readable on white or black?
#1b7140 has a 6.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.48:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.