#272517 Hex Color
Dark yellow on the edge of gray
Think of used motor oil with a yellow lean. #272517 is a dark, dusty yellow that reads almost gray, so it works best as a background or supporting tone rather than a statement color. White text over it hits about 15.4:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA, and it pairs nicely with burnt orange or cream when you want mood without going full black. Use hex code #272517 for understated, gloomy layouts.
Questions about #272517
What is #272517 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #272517 is rgb(39, 37, 23), in HSL hsl(53, 26%, 12%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 41%, 85%.
What colors pair well with #272517?
Burnt orange, cream, and warm ochre bring out its yellow side, while a soft slate blue gives it a moody contrast. Use #272517 as the dark base in a 60/30/10 palette and let brighter accents carry the design.
Is #272517 readable on white or black?
#272517 has a 15.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.36:1 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.