#256D4F
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#256D4F
Overview
#256D4F is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 37, 109, 79, in HSL 155.0°, 49.3%, 28.6%, and in CMYK 66.1%, 0.0%, 27.5%, 57.3%. The nearest named color is RAL 6029 Mint Green.
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Color Values
#256D4F
37, 109, 79
155.0, 49.3%, 28.6%
155.0, 66.1%, 42.7%
66.1%, 0.0%, 27.5%, 57.3%
0.4812 0.0868 162.3
Properties
Color Psychology
Dark greens like forest and hunter green convey wealth, tradition, and prestige. They are associated with old money, ivy-league institutions, and deep woodland environments. These tones express stability and endurance, suggesting something that has stood the test of time.
Design Usage
Dark green excels in banking, insurance, and heritage brand identities where trust is paramount. It creates elegant, authoritative headers and navigation bars that feel established and dependable. Pair it with gold, cream, or light gray for a classic combination that signals reliability and quality.
Color Harmonies
Color Blindness Simulation
CSS Usage
background-color: #256D4F;
color: #256D4F;
border-color: #256D4F;
Emerald 800
#065F46
Tailwind Shades
Contrast Checker
Text on white
6.21:1
Text on black
3.38:1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #256D4F?
RGB(37, 109, 79) · HSL(155.0, 49.3%, 28.6%) · CMYK(66.1%, 0.0%, 27.5%, 57.3%)
Does #256D4F meet WCAG contrast on white?
6.21:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.
What text color is readable on #256D4F?
Use FFFFFF text on a #256D4F background; contrast on black is 3.38:1.