#225E15 Hex Color
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#225e15 is a dense, forest green that leans into murky, organic territory. Because it is highly saturated but low in brightness, it serves best as a moody background or a grounding accent color. It creates strong contrast with white text, which allows for clean readability in UI designs. Designers often pair this hex code with warm creams or muted golds for a balanced, sustainable aesthetic.
Questions about #225e15
What is #225e15 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #225e15 is rgb(34, 94, 21), in HSL hsl(109, 63%, 23%) and in CMYK 64%, 0%, 78%, 63%.
What colors pair well with #225e15?
#225e15 works exceptionally well when paired with warm, creamy neutrals like ivory or soft, muted golds to create a balanced, sustainable aesthetic. Using high-contrast white text ensures clean readability, making this deep green ideal for sophisticated, nature-inspired UI layouts.
Is #225e15 readable on white or black?
#225e15 has a 7.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.67:1 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.