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#137C38 color code is #137C38. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #137c38.

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#137C38 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #137C38 is 0.1484. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.29:1 against white and 3.97:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#137C38 on white5.29:1AA
The quick brown fox
#137C38 on black3.97:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #137C385.29:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #137C383.97:1AA Large

#137C38 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #137C38?+
The hex code for #137C38 is #137C38. In RGB it's rgb(19, 124, 56), and in HSL it's hsl(141, 73%, 28%).
What is the RGB value of #137C38?+
#137C38 in RGB is (19, 124, 56). Written in CSS: rgb(19, 124, 56).
What is the CMYK value of #137C38?+
#137C38 converts to CMYK(85%, 0%, 55%, 51%) for print. Hex equivalent is #137C38.
Is #137c38 a warm or cool color?+
#137C38 (#137C38) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 141° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #137c38 belong to?+
#137C38 belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 141°, 73%, 28% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #137c38 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#137C38 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.29:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #137c38?+
The nearest Pantone match for #137C38 (#137C38) is 3194 C Dark Pine, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #137C38 in design

Practical guidance for using #137c38 (#137C38) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #137C38 (#137C38) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.3:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #137c38 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #137C38 (#137C38) reads as high-energy and confident and premium and serious. It fits naturally into finance (growth), health, sustainability, organic & natural products. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#137C38 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#137C38 is a moody, atmospheric room color — perfect for libraries, dining rooms, bedrooms, and bars where you want the space to feel enclosed and cinematic. Pair with brass or unlacquered fixtures, warm overhead lighting (2700K bulbs), and natural-fiber rugs. Avoid using it in spaces with limited natural light unless that intimacy is the point.

Brands that use #137C38

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #137c38 (#137C38). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Starbucks#00704A · Starbucks Green