#243C20 Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #243c20 is a shadowy green with low saturation and a slightly warm, earthy undertone. Its matte depth suggests seriousness, safety, and understated stability. The hex code works well as a supporting tone in moody layouts, eco branding, finance interfaces, or garden-inspired designs. White text achieves strong contrast for accessible body copy.
Questions about #243c20
What is #243c20 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #243c20 is rgb(36, 60, 32), in HSL hsl(111, 30%, 18%) and in CMYK 40%, 0%, 47%, 76%.
What colors pair well with #243c20 in a palette?
#243c20 pairs well with muted cream, terracotta, and burgundy, which bring out its earthy depth without making a palette feel bright or busy, creating a grounded result with restrained contrast. Use it as a supporting dark rather than a dominant field in compact layouts.
Is #243c20 readable on white or black?
#243c20 has a 12.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.74:1 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.