#1C613E Hex Color
A grounded and stable forest green
This dark, desaturated forest green projects stability and understated seriousness. Because the shade is quite deep, the hex code #1c613e functions best as a grounding background color rather than for fine text. White type creates excellent readability against this surface, offering a 7.4:1 contrast ratio. Pair it with warm, sandy neutrals to prevent the design from appearing too gloomy or muddy.
Questions about #1c613e
What is #1c613e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1c613e is rgb(28, 97, 62), in HSL hsl(150, 55%, 25%) and in CMYK 71%, 0%, 36%, 62%.
What colors pair well with #1c613e?
Pair #1c613e with warm, sandy neutrals to lift its heavy, forest-inspired depth and prevent the overall design from feeling muddy. Creamy off-whites or soft terracotta tones offer the best balance for this grounded shade, creating a sophisticated and highly readable contrast.
Is #1c613e suitable for body text?
Using #1c613e as body text is not recommended because the dark, desaturated nature of the green lacks enough contrast against most backgrounds for comfortable long-form reading. It functions far better as a solid background color for white headings or large graphic elements.
Is #1c613e readable on white or black?
#1c613e has a 7.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.82:1 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.