#1E5631 Hex Color
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#1e5631 is a muted, deep forest green with a distinct, shadowy character. This low-saturation shade feels grounded, avoiding the brightness of typical greens. It works well for backgrounds in sustainability or finance branding where stability is key. White text offers excellent legibility against this hex code at an 8.6:1 contrast ratio. Pair it with warm sand tones to balance its intensity.
Questions about #1e5631
What is #1e5631 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1e5631 is rgb(30, 86, 49), in HSL hsl(140, 48%, 23%) and in CMYK 65%, 0%, 43%, 66%.
Which color palettes work best with #1e5631?
Is #1e5631 suitable for text-heavy interface designs?
Yes, #1e5631 is highly effective as a background color because white text offers excellent legibility with a strong 8.6:1 contrast ratio. It provides a professional alternative to black or navy while maintaining a grounded, readable aesthetic for users.
Is #1e5631 readable on white or black?
#1e5631 has a 8.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.43:1 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.