#1E271B Hex Color
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Close to pine needles in deep shade, this dark green leans gray and reads matte rather than lush. The hex code #1e271b works best as a moody background or supporting tone in eco, sports, and gaming palettes. White text reaches about 15.4:1 contrast against it, so body copy stays readable. Pair it with warm ochre to lift the gloom.
Questions about #1e271b
What is #1e271b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1e271b is rgb(30, 39, 27), in HSL hsl(105, 18%, 13%) and in CMYK 23%, 0%, 31%, 85%.
What colors pair well with #1e271b?
Is #1e271b a good background color?
Yes, for dark and moody layouts. White text on it reaches about 15.4:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 needed for AA body text. Dark text on it will not read, so stick to light type.
Is #1e271b readable on white or black?
#1e271b has a 15.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.36:1 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.