Charleston Green
Sophisticated near-black with cool cyan undertones
Charleston Green is a dusty, near-black shade with subtle cyan undertones. Because it is so muted, it works well as a grounding base for moody interface designs or high-contrast branding. Use white text to ensure readability, as this dark tone offers excellent accessibility. The hex code for this color is #232b2b. It feels far more sophisticated than standard charcoal or pure black.
About Charleston Green
A porch shutter swallowed by evening
What does charleston green mean?
It often calls to mind shaded porches, ironwork, deep water, and overcast days where green barely registers. Its near-black lightness and trace of cyan give it a heavy, still presence, like air before rain.
Where you see charleston green
- chalkboard
- cast iron skillet
- wrought iron fence
- pine forest shade
- deep lake water
- blackboard paint
What it works for
It works as a deep neutral for backgrounds, trim, typography, and interface chrome where plain black feels harsh.
What colors go with charleston green?
Dusty Rose #b56f76The faded pink warms the dark green without competing with its low saturation.Terracotta #e2725bBaked orange reds cut through the cool dark base and keep it from feeling flat.Cream #fffdd0A soft off-white lifts the darkness gently, avoiding the starkness of pure white.Brass #b5a642Warm metallic gold adds a small point of shine against the muted depth.Sage #9caf88The grayed green shares its restraint while lightening the overall palette.
Questions about Charleston Green
What is the hex code for Charleston Green?
Charleston Green is #232b2b. In RGB that is rgb(35, 43, 43), in HSL hsl(180, 10%, 15%) and in CMYK 19%, 0%, 0%, 83%.
How should I use #232b2b in a UI design project?
Use Charleston Green as a grounding base for moody interface designs or high-contrast branding to replace harsh pure black. It offers excellent accessibility when paired with white text, creating a sophisticated, readable aesthetic that feels less aggressive than standard dark tones.
Is Charleston Green readable on white or black?
Charleston Green has a 14.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.45:1 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.