#173414 Hex Color
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The hex code #173414 is a very dark, muted green with ashy undertones and low saturation. Its shadowed character brings seriousness, mystery, and stability to moody branding, finance, pharmacy, or eco-focused designs. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about a 13.7:1 contrast ratio, or pair it with warm cream for balance.
Questions about #173414
What is #173414 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #173414 is rgb(23, 52, 20), in HSL hsl(114, 44%, 14%) and in CMYK 56%, 0%, 62%, 80%.
What colors pair well with #173414?
#173414 pairs well with warm cream, off-white, muted gold, and restrained terracotta accents, because these lighter, warmer tones balance its shadowed green character without competing with its low saturation in a layout.
Does #173414 read as a warm or cool green?
#173414 reads as a cool, shadowed green because its very low brightness and ashy undertones reduce the freshness associated with yellow-green hues, giving it a serious, stable presence in darker visual systems.
Is #173414 readable on white or black?
#173414 has a 13.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.53:1 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.