#101E10 Hex Color
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#101e10 is a very dark, muted green with a dusky, slightly cool undertone. Its low lightness gives designs a serious, mysterious mood while suggesting stability and natural depth. Use the hex code as a dominant background in dark interfaces, eco branding, or moody layouts. White text reaches about 17.3:1 contrast, supporting readable body copy.
Questions about #101e10
What is #101e10 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #101e10 is rgb(16, 30, 16), in HSL hsl(120, 30%, 9%) and in CMYK 47%, 0%, 47%, 88%.
What colors pair well with #101e10?
#101e10 pairs well with warm cream, muted terracotta, and soft tan because their lighter, warmer values offset its ashy darkness without competing with its restrained green character. Use those tones for text, borders, or small accents against the dark base.
Is #101e10 suitable for text backgrounds?
Yes, #101e10 provides about a 17.3:1 contrast ratio with white text, exceeding the WCAG AA 4.5:1 requirement for normal body text and making it suitable for accessible dark backgrounds in most interfaces. Check links and muted labels separately before finalizing the palette.
Is #101e10 readable on white or black?
#101e10 has a 17.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.21:1 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.