#272D15 Hex Color
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#272d15 is a dark lime that reads more like moss than citrus. Its muted, ashy green works best as a dominant base in moody designs, dark mode UIs, or gaming layouts, where white text hits a 14.3:1 contrast ratio. Pair it with warm ochre or soft cream to keep it from turning muddy. The hex code #272d15 suits nature and sports branding.
Questions about #272d15
What is #272d15 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #272d15 is rgb(39, 45, 21), in HSL hsl(75, 36%, 13%) and in CMYK 13%, 0%, 53%, 82%.
What colors pair well with #272d15?
Warm accents like ochre and soft cream bring out its earthy, forest-floor character. Cool grays and stark white also work when you want a moodier, more serious palette.
Is #272d15 readable on white or black?
#272d15 has a 14.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.47:1 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.