#255424 Hex Color
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#255424 is a dark, muted green with earthy olive undertones and low saturation. Its heavy depth feels serious and slightly gloomy, making it effective for moody backgrounds, eco branding, finance, or gardening themes. Use it as a dominant base with warm cream accents, while the hex code #255424 gives white text about 8.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #255424
What is #255424 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #255424 is rgb(37, 84, 36), in HSL hsl(119, 40%, 24%) and in CMYK 56%, 0%, 57%, 67%.
What colors pair well with #255424?
Warm cream and muted terracotta pair well with #255424 because their lighter, warmer values keep this dark green from feeling heavy, while terracotta adds a controlled earthy contrast without competing with its restrained saturation.
Does #255424 read as warm or cool?
It reads as a cool-leaning green, though its low saturation and faint olive cast soften that effect and give it an earthy character. The darkness adds seriousness, so it suits stable, natural branding better than bright, energetic layouts.
Is #255424 readable on white or black?
#255424 has a 8.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.37:1 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.