#232E01 Hex Color
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This extremely dark, desaturated olive green carries a moody, organic weight. Because of its low lightness, #232e01 serves best as a dominant background or a grounding base for UI designs rather than text. It pairs well with muted creams or bright accents to prevent the palette from feeling too heavy. This hex code offers excellent contrast for white typography, ensuring readability in high-contrast layouts.
Questions about #232e01
What is #232e01 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #232e01 is rgb(35, 46, 1), in HSL hsl(75, 96%, 9%) and in CMYK 24%, 0%, 98%, 82%.
How should I use #232e01 in a UI layout?
#232e01 works best as a primary background or a heavy grounding element rather than for body text. Its extreme darkness makes it a strong choice to anchor a page, especially when paired with high-contrast accents like off-white or light cream text.
What colors pair well with #232e01?
This olive tone thrives alongside muted neutrals to prevent the palette from becoming overly oppressive. Try incorporating soft beige or warm terracotta accents to introduce necessary warmth and balance against the deep, earthy character of this particular green.
Is #232e01 readable on white or black?
#232e01 has a 14.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.46:1 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.