#1E5236 Hex Color
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#1e5236 is a dark, muted green with gray undertones and low saturation, giving it a serious, grounded feel. The hex code #1e5236 suits sustainability, finance, pharmacy, and organic branding as a strong supporting tone. Use it for dark interfaces or large backgrounds with white text, which reaches about 9.1:1 contrast for clear body copy.
Questions about #1e5236
What is #1e5236 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1e5236 is rgb(30, 82, 54), in HSL hsl(148, 46%, 22%) and in CMYK 63%, 0%, 34%, 68%.
What colors pair well with #1e5236?
#1e5236 pairs well with warm neutrals such as cream and sand, plus muted terracotta for a restrained natural palette; pale sage or muted gold can add contrast while preserving its grounded character.
Does #1e5236 feel warm or cool?
#1e5236 reads as a cool, grounded green because its blue influence and gray undertones soften the hue; its low saturation keeps it restrained rather than vivid, making it suitable for calm, serious interfaces and nature-focused visual systems.
Is #1e5236 readable on white or black?
#1e5236 has a 9.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.31:1 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.