#1C422E Hex Color
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#1c422e is a dark, muted green with gray undertones and low saturation, giving it a serious, grounded mood. The hex code #1c422e works well as a dominant background for eco, finance, pharmacy, and nature-focused branding. Pair it with warm ivory or muted copper for contrast; white text remains highly legible at about 11.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #1c422e
What is #1c422e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1c422e is rgb(28, 66, 46), in HSL hsl(148, 40%, 18%) and in CMYK 58%, 0%, 30%, 74%.
What colors pair well with #1c422e?
Does #1c422e read as a warm or cool green?
#1c422e reads as a neutral-to-cool muted green because its gray undertones soften warmth and give the shade a restrained, serious mood. It works well where a natural color needs to feel calm, stable, and professional rather than bright or lively.
Is #1c422e readable on white or black?
#1c422e has a 11.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.86:1 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.