#242808 Hex Color
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Darker than most olives, #242808 sits between shadowed moss and dried mustard. It reads as a dim yellow, low in saturation and very low in light, which gives it a heavy, serious mood. Best used as a dominant base in moody layouts, where white text over it hits about 15.2:1 contrast. Warm ochre accents flatter it; pure white borders tend to look harsh.
Questions about #242808
What is #242808 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #242808 is rgb(36, 40, 8), in HSL hsl(68, 67%, 9%) and in CMYK 10%, 0%, 80%, 84%.
What colors pair well with #242808?
Cream, warm ochre, and terracotta lift #242808 without clashing, since the color stays muted enough to let brighter neighbors lead. Cool blues also work, but keep them desaturated to match its dimness.
Is #242808 readable on white or black?
#242808 has a 15.19:1 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.