#1C3019 Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #1c3019 has a dusty green base with a gray, ashy cast. Its low lightness creates a serious, grounded mood suited to sustainability brands, finance interfaces, and moody backgrounds. Use it as a supporting tone with warm ivory or muted copper. White text provides strong readability, and the hex code #1c3019 works well in dark interfaces.
Questions about #1c3019
What is #1c3019 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1c3019 is rgb(28, 48, 25), in HSL hsl(112, 32%, 14%) and in CMYK 42%, 0%, 48%, 81%.
What colors pair well with #1c3019?
Warm ivory and muted copper pair well with #1c3019, adding light or restrained warmth without competing with its dusty green base. Use these accents for softer, more balanced palettes in branding and interfaces.
Does #1c3019 read as a warm or cool color?
#1c3019 reads as a cool, muted green because its dusty base is softened by a gray cast, while its low lightness keeps the overall impression grounded rather than lively. This makes it feel serious and restrained.
Is #1c3019 readable on white or black?
#1c3019 has a 14.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.48:1 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.