#254A23 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #254a23 is a dusty green with earthy yellow undertones and low saturation. Its serious, grounded character suits sustainability, pharmacy, finance, and organic branding. Use the hex code as a dominant background or supporting tone, pairing it with warm cream for readable contrast. White text provides about a 10.1:1 contrast ratio, supporting small body text.
Questions about #254a23
What is #254a23 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #254a23 is rgb(37, 74, 35), in HSL hsl(117, 36%, 21%) and in CMYK 50%, 0%, 53%, 71%.
What colors pair well with #254a23?
#254a23 pairs well with warm cream, soft beige, muted gold, and terracotta because these lighter, warmer accents balance its dark, earthy green and add separation without losing its grounded character. White also provides crisp, high-contrast text.
Does #254a23 read as warm or cool?
#254a23 reads as a slightly warm green because its muted base leans toward yellow rather than blue, giving it an earthy, grounded presence that works well in serious brand palettes and interface backgrounds.
Is #254a23 readable on white or black?
#254a23 has a 10.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.08:1 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.