#1E2D1C Hex Color
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Reach for this deep green when a design needs a dark background with less harshness than black. The hex code #1e2d1c is heavily muted and sits near black, giving it a calm, understated feel. White text reaches about 14.5:1 contrast against it, well above WCAG AA. Pair it with muted gold or dusty clay for accents.
Questions about #1e2d1c
What is #1e2d1c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1e2d1c is rgb(30, 45, 28), in HSL hsl(113, 23%, 14%) and in CMYK 33%, 0%, 38%, 82%.
What colors pair well with #1e2d1c?
Muted gold, dusty terracotta, and warm cream all read well against #1e2d1c. Its low saturation lets warmer accents stand out without clashing, so keep it as the base and save brighter tones for small details.
Is #1e2d1c readable on white or black?
#1e2d1c 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.