#12241A Hex Color
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Dark green sits nearly at black, muted and dim, with an ashy undertone that keeps it serious rather than lively. That low lightness makes it a strong dominant base for dark mode interfaces, moody branding, or eco and finance work where green needs weight. Keep accents warm, like copper or terracotta, to stop it from going flat. White text reads clearly on top at about 16.2:1 contrast. The hex code #12241a suits designers who want green without brightness.
Questions about #12241a
What is #12241a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #12241a is rgb(18, 36, 26), in HSL hsl(147, 33%, 11%) and in CMYK 50%, 0%, 28%, 86%.
What colors pair well with #12241a?
Warm accents work best against this cool, muted green. Try terracotta, copper tones, or a dusty sage for text and highlights that keep the palette from feeling flat.
Is #12241a readable on white or black?
#12241a has a 16.24:1 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.