#1D5B1B Hex Color
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#1d5b1b is a dim, forest-adjacent green that favors serious, organic design themes. Because of its low lightness, this color works best as a solid background or a dominant base rather than text. It provides excellent contrast for white typography, making it a reliable choice for readable UI. Pair this dark, shady hue with muted creams or warm golds to balance its inherent gloom.
Questions about #1d5b1b
What is #1d5b1b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1d5b1b is rgb(29, 91, 27), in HSL hsl(118, 54%, 23%) and in CMYK 68%, 0%, 70%, 64%.
What colors pair best with the dark green #1d5b1b?
Is #1d5b1b suitable for use as a primary text color?
Because of its low lightness and deep tone, #1d5b1b generally lacks the contrast required for small, readable body text against dark backgrounds. It is much more effective as a sophisticated background color or for large, bold headings where legibility is easier to maintain.
Is #1d5b1b readable on white or black?
#1d5b1b has a 8.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.56:1 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.