#1A281F Hex Color
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The hex code #1a281f is a very dark, muted green with gray undertones. Its low lightness gives layouts a serious, shadowed feel, while restrained saturation keeps it understated rather than vivid. Use it as a dominant background for moody interfaces or eco-focused branding, with white text for strong readability and pale warm accents for contrast.
Questions about #1a281f
What is #1a281f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a281f is rgb(26, 40, 31), in HSL hsl(141, 21%, 13%) and in CMYK 35%, 0%, 22%, 84%.
What colors pair well with #1a281f?
#1a281f pairs well with warm cream, pale sage, and muted copper because their lighter values and restrained saturation separate cleanly from its shadowed green base. Cream supports readable type, while copper adds a controlled focal accent.
Is #1a281f suitable for text and backgrounds?
#1a281f works especially well as a dark background because white text reaches about a 15.4:1 contrast ratio, comfortably exceeding the WCAG AA 4.5:1 threshold for normal body text. Pale text and icons remain the safest choice.
Is #1a281f readable on white or black?
#1a281f has a 15.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.36:1 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.