#264C33 Hex Color
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#264c33 is a deeply muted forest green with strong gray undertones. This desaturated shade creates a somber, grounded atmosphere ideal for moody branding or sustainable design projects. Because it is quite dark, use it as a 60% base for large layouts where white text provides excellent readability. The hex code for this serious tone is #264c33.
Questions about #264c33
What is #264c33 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #264c33 is rgb(38, 76, 51), in HSL hsl(141, 33%, 22%) and in CMYK 50%, 0%, 33%, 70%.
What design styles suit #264c33?
This dark, desaturated green is ideal for sustainable branding, outdoor-focused aesthetics, or architectural websites where readability is key. Its gray undertones provide a professional, grounded look that pairs beautifully with cream or warm beige to soften the overall appearance.
How can #264c33 be used in UI design?
Use #264c33 as a grounding base color for sections or backgrounds where you want to maintain a serious tone while ensuring white text remains highly legible. Because it is so dark, avoid using it for small text, preferring it for large elements, footers, or primary branding accents instead.
Is #264c33 readable on white or black?
#264c33 has a 9.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.16:1 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.