#162D11 Hex Color
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#162d11 is a dark, dim green with muted, ashy undertones and very low lightness. Its gloomy depth suggests seriousness, safety, and stability, making it useful for moody backgrounds, sustainability branding, finance interfaces, and organic products. The hex code #162d11 works best as a dominant dark base with white text, though its low brightness can feel heavy across large areas.
Questions about #162d11
What is #162d11 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #162d11 is rgb(22, 45, 17), in HSL hsl(109, 45%, 12%) and in CMYK 51%, 0%, 62%, 82%.
What colors pair well with #162d11?
For a restrained palette, #162d11 pairs well with warm off-white, muted clay, and terracotta, which add warmth and contrast without overpowering its dark, low-lightness base in a brand or interface. Use terracotta sparingly for buttons, labels, or small graphic accents.
How should designers use #162d11 in a palette?
#162d11 works best as a dominant background or supporting brand tone, especially in dark interfaces, sustainability work, and organic packaging where its dim, muted green creates a serious, grounded feel. Because it is so dark, reserve lighter tints for secondary panels or larger text.
Is #162d11 readable on white or black?
#162d11 has a 14.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.41:1 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.