#102B0A Hex Color
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Not a bright leafy green, #102b0a is a near-black forest green with a dusty, grayed undertone. Its low saturation and low lightness make it a steady base color for dark mode UIs, eco branding, or finance layouts. It reads as serious and grounded rather than fresh, so treat it as a 60% dominant shade or a deep backdrop. White text sits comfortably on it at about 15.3:1 contrast, well past the 4.5:1 needed for body copy. Pair it with a pale sage or warm cream accent to lift it.
Questions about #102b0a
What is #102b0a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #102b0a is rgb(16, 43, 10), in HSL hsl(109, 62%, 10%) and in CMYK 63%, 0%, 77%, 83%.
What colors pair well with #102b0a?
#102b0a pairs well with pale sage, warm cream, and dusty gold accents, which lift its low lightness without fighting its muted character. It also works as a deep base under terracotta for an earthy, organic palette.
What mood does the hex code #102b0a convey?
#102b0a reads as serious, stable, and grounded. Its very low saturation and darkness give it a quiet, almost shadowy character rather than the fresh energy of brighter greens.
Is #102b0a readable on white or black?
#102b0a has a 15.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.37:1 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.