#224833 Hex Color
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For dark UI backgrounds or eco brands that want weight without gloss, dark green like this earns its spot. #224833 is very muted and sits low on the lightness scale, so it reads steady and serious instead of fresh. White text passes AA on it easily at about 10.3:1 contrast. Best used as a dominant base, warmed up with cream or terracotta accents.
Questions about #224833
What is #224833 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #224833 is rgb(34, 72, 51), in HSL hsl(147, 36%, 21%) and in CMYK 53%, 0%, 29%, 72%.
What colors pair well with #224833?
Warm accents like terracotta, cream, and muted gold lift this dark green and keep it from reading flat. Blush pink also works when you need a softer contrast in the palette.
Is #224833 readable on white or black?
#224833 has a 10.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.04:1 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.