#1E230D Hex Color
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#1e230d is a dark, heavily muted yellow-green that sits close to olive. Its low saturation and low lightness give it a gloomy, earthy feel, which suits moody backgrounds and nature-inspired palettes. White text passes contrast easily on this hex code, so it works as a dominant base in dark mode. Pair it with warm amber or dusty sage to keep it from reading flat.
Questions about #1e230d
What is #1e230d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1e230d is rgb(30, 35, 13), in HSL hsl(74, 46%, 9%) and in CMYK 14%, 0%, 63%, 86%.
What colors pair well with #1e230d?
#1e230d pairs well with warm, slightly muted tones like amber, terracotta, or dusty sage. Its low saturation means bright or pale accents stand out, while grays can make the combination feel flat.
Is #1e230d warm or cool?
#1e230d leans warm. Its yellow undertone keeps it out of cool green territory, though the darkness mutes that warmth and pushes the overall feel toward earthy and subdued.
Is #1e230d readable on white or black?
#1e230d has a 16.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.30:1 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.