#052618 Hex Color
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#052618 is a very dark, muted green with subtle blue-black undertones. Its low saturation creates a serious, grounded mood suited to sustainability, finance, pharmacy, and moody branding. Use this hex code as a dominant dark-mode background or strong supporting tone, with white text for clear contrast. Pair it with warm ivory or muted copper for definition.
Questions about #052618
What is #052618 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #052618 is rgb(5, 38, 24), in HSL hsl(155, 77%, 8%) and in CMYK 87%, 0%, 37%, 85%.
What colors pair well with #052618?
#052618 pairs well with warm ivory and muted copper, which add contrast without losing its grounded mood; pale sage or soft sand can also lighten palettes. Use these accents sparingly so the deep green remains the visual anchor.
Does #052618 read as a warm or cool green?
#052618 reads as a cool, dark green because its green base leans toward blue-black rather than yellow. Its low saturation keeps the result restrained and serious, making it suitable for grounded interfaces, environmental branding, and subdued visual systems.
Is #052618 readable on white or black?
#052618 has a 16.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.29:1 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.