#265627 Hex Color
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Far from a fresh spring green, #265627 is a dark, muted green with a calm, grounded feel. Its low saturation and deep value suit it to supporting roles: a dark UI background, a moody brand base, or a shade that lets brighter accents land. Pair it with warm ochre for contrast, or use white text on top. The hex code holds about 8.6:1 contrast with white, comfortably past WCAG AA for small body text.
Questions about #265627
What is #265627 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #265627 is rgb(38, 86, 39), in HSL hsl(121, 39%, 24%) and in CMYK 56%, 0%, 55%, 66%.
What colors pair well with #265627?
Warm ochre and dusty rose bring out the best in #265627, adding contrast without breaking its muted mood. Cream and off-white also work well for text and fine details against it.
Is #265627 dark enough to use as a text background?
Yes. #265627 reaches roughly 8.6:1 contrast with white text, well above the 4.5:1 WCAG AA threshold for small body text. That makes it a safe pick for dark backgrounds in UI and dark mode.
Is #265627 readable on white or black?
#265627 has a 8.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.44:1 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.