#256926 Hex Color
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This dark, unsaturated forest green offers a serious tone for moody interface designs. Because it is quite dim, white text provides excellent readability against this base. The hex code for this shade is #256926. It serves best as a dominant, grounded background rather than an accent, pairing well with soft creams or warm grays to avoid a muddy appearance.
Questions about #256926
What is #256926 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #256926 is rgb(37, 105, 38), in HSL hsl(121, 48%, 28%) and in CMYK 65%, 0%, 64%, 59%.
What colors pair best with the dark green of #256926?
#256926 works best when paired with neutral, lighter tones that prevent it from feeling too heavy. Try using it alongside cream or warm gray to maintain readability and balance, as these shades soften the intense, moody nature of this deep forest green.
Is #256926 a good choice for text on a white background?
Using #256926 for large blocks of body text on a white background is generally not recommended due to low contrast and legibility issues. It is much more effective as a full-page background color or as an accent for buttons, where you can layer white text on top for maximum clarity.
Is #256926 readable on white or black?
#256926 has a 6.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.12:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.