#24311C Hex Color
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Dark UI and gaming palettes are where this shade earns its keep. #24311c is a dull lime pushed almost to black, with ashy, earthy undertones instead of any real punch. The hex code works best as a supporting base behind brighter elements, and white text stays readable on it at about 13.7:1 contrast. At large sizes it can read muddy, so treat it as atmosphere rather than a feature.
Questions about #24311c
What is #24311c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #24311c is rgb(36, 49, 28), in HSL hsl(97, 27%, 15%) and in CMYK 27%, 0%, 43%, 81%.
What colors pair well with #24311c?
Warm creams, dusty oranges, and muted golds all sit well against #24311c, since the orange side of the wheel offsets its green cast. For text, white reads best, hitting about 13.7:1 contrast.
Is #24311c a warm or cool color?
#24311c reads slightly warm. Its green leans toward yellow, and the very low saturation keeps it earthy, closer to soil and moss than to teal. Use it when a dark palette needs warmth without brightness.
Is #24311c readable on white or black?
#24311c has a 13.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.53:1 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.