#223609 Hex Color
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This dark, desaturated lime carries an earthy, serious tone that borders on black. Because it is so moody, #223609 works best as a grounding background or a supporting accent rather than for large blocks of text. It pairs well with muted copper or creamy off-white, as white text on this hex code offers excellent readability with a 13.1:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #223609
What is #223609 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #223609 is rgb(34, 54, 9), in HSL hsl(87, 71%, 12%) and in CMYK 37%, 0%, 83%, 79%.
What colors pair well with #223609?
This deep, desaturated lime works beautifully with muted copper or creamy off-white tones to soften its intensity. For a more sophisticated palette, try pairing #223609 with warm taupe or a soft, dusty gold to bridge the gap between earthy and refined.
Is #223609 suitable for text on a website?
While #223609 is too dark for body text on a white background, it offers excellent readability as a background color for light, high-contrast text. It provides a 13.1:1 contrast ratio against white, making it a safe choice for modern, moody interface designs.
Is #223609 readable on white or black?
#223609 has a 13.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.59:1 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.