#1F4A27 Hex Color
Deep Green with a Dusty Finish
#1f4a27 is a dark forest green with a muted, dusty edge. Its low saturation and deep value read serious and grounded, which suits eco branding, finance, and moody backgrounds. Pair it with warm cream or terracotta to keep it from going flat. White text passes comfortably on top at about 10.2:1 contrast, so it holds up behind body copy.
Questions about #1f4a27
What is #1f4a27 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1f4a27 is rgb(31, 74, 39), in HSL hsl(131, 41%, 21%) and in CMYK 58%, 0%, 47%, 71%.
What colors pair well with #1f4a27?
Warm creams, muted gold, and terracotta bring out its earthy side and stop it from reading flat. Cool grays and slate blues push it toward a moodier, institutional look.
Is #1f4a27 a warm or cool green?
It leans neutral with a faint warm undertone, so it never feels icy. The low saturation and dark value dominate the impression more than the hue itself.
Can #1f4a27 be used as a background for text?
Yes. White text on #1f4a27 reaches about 10.2:1 contrast, well past the 4.5:1 needed for WCAG AA body copy. Light tints of the same green also work for large type.
Is #1f4a27 readable on white or black?
#1f4a27 has a 10.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.06:1 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.