#23281A Hex Color
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Dark, muted lime with gray and black undertones, #23281a feels serious, shadowed, and grounded rather than bright or playful. The hex code works well as a supporting tone in nature-inspired branding, gaming interfaces, and moody sports designs. White text reaches about 15.1:1 contrast here, making it suitable for small body text and readable dark layouts.
Questions about #23281a
What is #23281a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #23281a is rgb(35, 40, 26), in HSL hsl(81, 21%, 13%) and in CMYK 13%, 0%, 35%, 84%.
Is #23281a a warm or cool color?
#23281a reads as a muted, slightly warm olive because its green carries a yellow bias. Its low brightness and gray-black influence keep that warmth restrained, giving layouts a serious, grounded mood.
What colors pair well with #23281a?
Muted rose, warm cream, and terracotta pair well with #23281a, creating contrast without losing its earthy mood. Pale sage or white can provide lighter accents and improve visual separation.
Is #23281a readable on white or black?
#23281a has a 15.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.38:1 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.