#242E13 Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #242e13 is a gloomy lime with dusty olive undertones. Its low lightness gives designs a serious, mysterious depth, while the restrained green suggests growth and natural energy. The hex code #242e13 works well as a moody background or dominant base, though bright white text provides the clearest contrast for readable interfaces.
Questions about #242e13
What is #242e13 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #242e13 is rgb(36, 46, 19), in HSL hsl(82, 42%, 13%) and in CMYK 22%, 0%, 59%, 82%.
What colors pair well with #242e13?
#242e13 pairs well with terracotta, warm cream, and muted brass because its dark, dusty green base gives warmer accents more lift without making the palette feel loud or overly polished. Use it as a dominant background, then reserve brighter tones for buttons or details.
Is #242e13 readable on white or black?
#242e13 has a 14.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.47:1 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.