#1E490C Hex Color

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This deep, murky green carries a heavy, serious mood perfect for grounded nature designs or military-inspired branding. Its high contrast against white text makes it a reliable choice for UI, though its low saturation can feel muddy if overused. Keep it as an anchor tone in your palette rather than a primary background. The hex code for this olive-adjacent shade is #1e490c.

Questions about #1e490c

What is #1e490c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1e490c is rgb(30, 73, 12), in HSL hsl(102, 72%, 17%) and in CMYK 59%, 0%, 84%, 71%.
When should I use #1e490c in a layout?
Use #1e490c primarily as a grounding anchor tone rather than a main background color, as its low saturation can quickly become muddy. It pairs exceptionally well with cream or sand text for high-contrast, professional readability.
Does #1e490c lean warm or cool?
This shade carries a decidedly warm, earthy undertone typical of forest greens and olive drab. Because of this warmth, it feels more organic and less sterile than standard forest greens, making it ideal for outdoor or heritage-focused brand identities.
Is #1e490c readable on white or black?
#1e490c has a 10.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.01:1 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.