#11490E Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #11490e is a deep green with low lightness and restrained saturation. Its serious, natural character suits sustainability brands, finance, pharmacy, and moody interfaces. Use it as a dominant background with warm cream or muted gold accents; white text remains highly legible at about 10.6:1 contrast. The hex code is #11490e.
Questions about #11490e
What is #11490e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #11490e is rgb(17, 73, 14), in HSL hsl(117, 68%, 17%) and in CMYK 77%, 0%, 81%, 71%.
What colors pair well with #11490e?
Warm cream, muted gold, and terracotta pair well with #11490e because their warmth lifts its dark, restrained green without erasing its natural character. Use cream for larger areas and gold or terracotta as focused accents.
Is #11490e warm or cool?
#11490e reads as a deep, slightly yellow-leaning green, but its very low lightness and restrained saturation keep the effect serious rather than fresh or vivid. That balance supports grounded, natural layouts more than playful ones.
Does #11490e work with white text?
Yes. #11490e provides very strong contrast with white text because its dark luminance is low, making it practical for headings, buttons, and large background areas. Test smaller text and other pairings with a contrast checker before shipping.
Is #11490e readable on white or black?
#11490e has a 10.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.98:1 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.