#262C23 Hex Color
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#262c23 is a dark, muted lime with gray and dusty olive undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood, while the restrained green suggests growth and dependability. Use this hex code as a dominant background for moody nature, gaming, or sports designs. White text has about a 14.3:1 contrast ratio, supporting highly legible small body text.
Questions about #262c23
What is #262c23 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #262c23 is rgb(38, 44, 35), in HSL hsl(100, 11%, 15%) and in CMYK 14%, 0%, 20%, 83%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #262c23?
#262c23 pairs well with warm ivory, muted terracotta, dusty sage, and tan because these lighter, earthy hues lift its dark olive base while preserving a grounded, natural mood in layouts.
Does #262c23 feel warm or cool?
#262c23 leans cool overall, but its muted lime and olive undertones keep it from feeling icy; the very low lightness adds a serious, shadowed mood rather than a bright, fresh green impression.
Is #262c23 readable on white or black?
#262c23 has a 14.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.46:1 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.