#1E5D1E Hex Color
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#1e5d1e is a forest-inspired green with a heavy, muted quality. This deep shade works best as a supporting background, grounding brighter accents without overwhelming the layout. Pair it with soft cream or dusty rose for a sophisticated, balanced palette. Because it is dark, white text offers high legibility, making the hex code #1e5d1e a solid choice for readable body text or moody user interfaces.
Questions about #1e5d1e
What is #1e5d1e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1e5d1e is rgb(30, 93, 30), in HSL hsl(120, 51%, 24%) and in CMYK 68%, 0%, 68%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #1e5d1e for a professional palette?
#1e5d1e works beautifully with soft cream or dusty rose to balance its deep, muted intensity. These lighter, warmer tones prevent the dark green from feeling too heavy while creating a sophisticated, natural contrast for modern design layouts.
Is #1e5d1e suitable for text-heavy user interfaces?
Yes, #1e5d1e is an excellent choice for body text because its deep saturation offers high contrast against light backgrounds. When paired with white or very light neutrals, it remains easy on the eyes while providing more character than standard black.
Is #1e5d1e readable on white or black?
#1e5d1e has a 7.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.63:1 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.