#1C2D22 Hex Color
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This dim, inky green is a dark and grounded shade. It functions best as a base color for moody, dark mode interfaces rather than small elements. Because of its low lightness, you should pair it with high-contrast white text to maintain excellent readability. The hex code for this color is #1c2d22. It provides a stable backdrop for organic branding or professional web designs.
Questions about #1c2d22
What is #1c2d22 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1c2d22 is rgb(28, 45, 34), in HSL hsl(141, 23%, 14%) and in CMYK 38%, 0%, 24%, 82%.
Is #1c2d22 suitable for text on a white background?
Using #1c2d22 as a text color on a white background offers poor accessibility and low legibility because of its extreme darkness. It is far more effective when used as a deep background color paired with off-white or cream text for better contrast.
What color palettes work well with #1c2d22?
Since #1c2d22 acts as a dark neutral, it pairs beautifully with high-contrast accent colors like terracotta or mustard. These vibrant earth tones stand out clearly against the deep, inky green backdrop, creating a balanced and professional look.
Is #1c2d22 readable on white or black?
#1c2d22 has a 14.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.44:1 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.