#204227 Hex Color
Grounded green with quiet depth
The hex code #204227 is a dark, muted green with gray undertones and low saturation. Its shaded appearance brings a serious, grounded mood to sustainability, finance, pharmacy, and garden branding. Use it as a dominant background with warm cream or muted copper accents. White text remains highly readable, offering about 11.2:1 contrast for accessible body copy.
Questions about #204227
What is #204227 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #204227 is rgb(32, 66, 39), in HSL hsl(132, 35%, 19%) and in CMYK 52%, 0%, 41%, 74%.
What colors pair well with #204227?
Warm cream, muted copper, terracotta, and soft beige pair well with #204227 because their lighter or warmer tones balance its dark, gray-muted green character, while white provides the clearest high-contrast option for text and simple interface elements.
Does #204227 look warm or cool?
#204227 reads as a cool, grounded green because its blue component and gray undertones soften the natural warmth often found in yellow-leaning greens. Its low saturation gives it a serious, calm mood suited to restrained, dependable visual systems.
Where does #204227 work well?
#204227 works well for dominant backgrounds, navigation areas, packaging accents, and headings in sustainability, garden, pharmacy, or finance-oriented designs. Pair it with lighter neutral space to preserve clarity and keep the overall composition from feeling too heavy.
Is #204227 readable on white or black?
#204227 has a 11.22:1 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.