#084B31 Hex Color
A shadowed green with quiet authority
Dark, muted, and low in lightness, #084b31 is a shadowed green with cool blue undertones. Its serious, stable character suits sustainable brands, finance, pharmacy, and natural packaging. Use this hex code as a dominant background or dark-mode base, then pair it with warm ivory. White text reaches about 10.2:1 contrast for clear body copy.
Questions about #084b31
What is #084b31 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #084b31 is rgb(8, 75, 49), in HSL hsl(157, 81%, 16%) and in CMYK 89%, 0%, 35%, 71%.
What colors pair well with #084b31?
#084b31 pairs well with warm ivory for a soft, readable contrast, while muted greens and earthy neutrals create a natural palette without competing with its cool, shadowed character. Use brighter accents sparingly when the dark green needs more energy.
What mood does #084b31 create in a design?
#084b31 reads as serious, stable, and nature-led because its low lightness and cool blue undertone make the green feel restrained rather than fresh or playful in most brand layouts and interfaces. It suits sustainable, financial, pharmacy, and natural-product visual systems.
Is #084b31 readable on white or black?
#084b31 has a 10.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.06:1 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.