#204829 Hex Color
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#204829 is a dark, muted green with dusty, slightly ashy undertones. Its low lightness gives designs a serious, grounded mood that suits sustainability, finance, pharmacy, and moody interfaces. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 10.4:1 contrast, or pair it with warm terracotta for restrained natural contrast. The hex code is #204829.
Questions about #204829
What is #204829 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #204829 is rgb(32, 72, 41), in HSL hsl(134, 38%, 20%) and in CMYK 56%, 0%, 43%, 72%.
What colors pair well with #204829?
#204829 pairs well with warm terracotta, muted cream, and pale sand because these lighter, warmer tones relieve its dark, dusty green base while preserving a natural, serious palette for branding, packaging, and interface accents.
Where does #204829 work best in a design?
#204829 works best as a dominant dark background or supporting brand color when a project needs a stable, organic feel without bright saturation, especially in dark-mode panels, sustainability identities, garden products, or serious editorial layouts. Its low lightness can look muddy in dense small details.
Is #204829 readable on white or black?
#204829 has a 10.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.02:1 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.