#142612 Hex Color
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This near-black green is muted and grounded, lacking the sharp intensity of a standard forest shade. It provides a solid, serious anchor for dark mode UI or moody, organic branding. Because it is so dim, white text stays legible against the hex code #142612. Try pairing this shade with a soft cream or muted gold to avoid a look that feels too muddy or oppressive.
Questions about #142612
What is #142612 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #142612 is rgb(20, 38, 18), in HSL hsl(114, 36%, 11%) and in CMYK 47%, 0%, 53%, 85%.
What colors pair best with the deep #142612?
Soft creams and muted golds effectively balance the heavy, near-black nature of #142612. Using these lighter, warmer tones prevents the design from feeling too muddy or oppressive while maintaining the organic, serious mood that this specific green creates for modern user interfaces.
Does #142612 function well for UI text backgrounds?
#142612 serves as an excellent foundation for dark mode interfaces because it provides a softer, more sophisticated alternative to pure black. White or high-contrast off-white text remains perfectly legible against this deep green, ensuring both readability and a premium aesthetic for users.
Is #142612 readable on white or black?
#142612 has a 15.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.31:1 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.