#259A44 Hex Color
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Not a soft sage or muted olive, #259a44 is green turned up loud. The hex code sits at high saturation with medium-dark lightness, giving it a bold, beaming energy that suits buttons, calls to action, and eco or finance branding. Black text on it reaches about 5.8:1 contrast, so it clears AA behind small body type. Pair it with deep plum or charcoal rather than stark white, which can wash it out.
Questions about #259a44
What is #259a44 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #259a44 is rgb(37, 154, 68), in HSL hsl(136, 61%, 37%) and in CMYK 76%, 0%, 56%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #259a44?
Deep plum and charcoal make this green feel richer than the default white pairing. For an earthier palette, try terracotta or warm sand, both of which balance its high saturation.
Is #259a44 readable on white or black?
#259a44 has a 3.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.78:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.