#1F562E Hex Color
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This deep, muted forest green feels serious and grounding due to its low saturation. The hex code #1f562e works well as a dark mode background or a base color for branding that prioritizes stability. Because it is quite dark, pair it with white text for high readability. It can look muddy if paired with other dark, unsaturated tones, so use it alongside brighter accent colors to add definition.
Questions about #1f562e
What is #1f562e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1f562e is rgb(31, 86, 46), in HSL hsl(136, 47%, 23%) and in CMYK 64%, 0%, 47%, 66%.
What design elements pair well with #1f562e?
This shade acts as a grounding neutral, so it performs best when paired with high-contrast, lighter elements. Using it alongside crisp white or a pale cream helps maintain readability and prevents the design from feeling too heavy or muddy.
How can I apply #1f562e in a user interface?
It serves as an excellent, sophisticated background for dark-themed user interfaces where you need to avoid the harshness of pure black. To maintain accessibility, pair it with light grey text or soft, desaturated accent colors rather than bold, competing primaries.
Is #1f562e readable on white or black?
#1f562e has a 8.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.42:1 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.