#1B3321 Hex Color
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This dusty, dark green carries a serious, muted weight that works well for moody UI backgrounds. Because it is highly unsaturated, it provides excellent contrast for white text, which pops against its dark surface. The hex code for this shade is #1b3321. Avoid using it for small, critical UI elements, as it can look muddy at small scales or on low-quality screens.
Questions about #1b3321
What is #1b3321 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1b3321 is rgb(27, 51, 33), in HSL hsl(135, 31%, 15%) and in CMYK 47%, 0%, 35%, 80%.
Where is the best place to use #1b3321 in interface design?
Use #1b3321 primarily for large background sections or moody hero layouts rather than critical UI components like buttons or icons. Its low light reflection makes it challenging for small text or fine details to remain legible on standard displays.
Is #1b3321 readable on white or black?
#1b3321 has a 13.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.54:1 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.