#142E11 Hex Color
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A near-black forest green, #142e11 carries a dim, moody presence. Its low saturation keeps the tone grounded and serious, avoiding the brightness of traditional greens. Because it is quite dark, use it as a dominant background to create depth in UI designs rather than for small text. It pairs well with crisp cream or soft metallics to brighten the overall palette. The hex code for this color is #142e11.
Questions about #142e11
What is #142e11 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #142e11 is rgb(20, 46, 17), in HSL hsl(114, 46%, 12%) and in CMYK 57%, 0%, 63%, 82%.
How can #142e11 be used effectively in UI design?
#142e11 functions best as a dominant background color rather than for small text or icons. Because it is so dark, it provides a stable, serious foundation that makes lighter accent colors or crisp cream text stand out with high readability.
What colors pair well with #142e11?
This deep green creates an elegant balance when paired with warm, crisp neutrals or soft metallics. Using cream or light beige helps lift the weight of the dark tone, while subtle metallic accents add a refined, modern quality to the composition.
Is #142e11 readable on white or black?
#142e11 has a 14.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.42:1 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.