#1B3528 Hex Color
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The hex code #1b3528 is a dark, muted green with gray undertones and a gloomy, grounded feel. It suits sustainability, finance, pharmacy, and moody branding as a supporting tone or dark background. Pair it with warm ivory or muted copper for contrast. White text remains highly legible, making it practical for dark-mode interfaces and body copy.
Questions about #1b3528
What is #1b3528 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1b3528 is rgb(27, 53, 40), in HSL hsl(150, 33%, 16%) and in CMYK 49%, 0%, 25%, 79%.
What colors pair well with #1b3528?
Warm ivory and muted copper create balanced contrast with #1b3528, while softer beige or dusty tan keeps the palette restrained and natural. Use ivory for larger light areas and copper for small accents to preserve its grounded, understated mood.
Where does #1b3528 work best?
#1b3528 works well for dark backgrounds, navigation, supporting brand elements, and calm editorial layouts when you want a grounded mood rather than a bright, playful green. Pair it with warm light neutrals to keep content readable.
Is #1b3528 readable on white or black?
#1b3528 has a 13.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.58:1 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.