#1C2C0B Hex Color
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Grayed out and sitting close to black, #1c2c0b is a dark lime with an earthy, forest-floor feel. Its very low saturation makes it a dependable dominant base for moody gaming and sports designs. Pair it with warm amber accents to keep it from reading flat, and know that white text on this hex code hits about 14.8:1 contrast, so body copy stays readable.
Questions about #1c2c0b
What is #1c2c0b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1c2c0b is rgb(28, 44, 11), in HSL hsl(89, 60%, 11%) and in CMYK 36%, 0%, 75%, 83%.
What colors pair well with #1c2c0b?
Amber and muted gold lift #1c2c0b's dark green without stealing its moody character. For text, white works best, reaching about 14.8:1 contrast, well past the WCAG AA threshold.
Does #1c2c0b work as a background color?
Yes. Its very low lightness makes it a strong dark background, and white body text on it passes WCAG AA comfortably at roughly 14.8:1 contrast.
Is #1c2c0b readable on white or black?
#1c2c0b has a 14.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.41:1 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.