#1C2616 Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #1c2616 is an ashy lime with olive undertones and a matte, nearly gray finish. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood suited to moody branding, gaming interfaces, and nature-focused designs. Use it as a dominant dark background with white text, which meets WCAG AA for body copy. The hex code is #1c2616.
Questions about #1c2616
What is #1c2616 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1c2616 is rgb(28, 38, 22), in HSL hsl(98, 27%, 12%) and in CMYK 26%, 0%, 42%, 85%.
What colors pair well with #1c2616?
#1c2616 pairs well with warm neutrals, muted golds, and soft greens; terracotta adds earthy contrast, while sage creates a restrained, nature-inspired palette that softens the shade without overpowering its dark base.
Is #1c2616 warm or cool?
#1c2616 reads as a cool, muted olive because its green base is heavily darkened and desaturated, though its earthy olive undertone keeps it from feeling icy or blue in most palettes and interfaces.
Is #1c2616 readable on white or black?
#1c2616 has a 15.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.33:1 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.