#273E2A Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #273e2a is a green with ashy gray undertones and a matte, wooded feel. Its low saturation gives interfaces and branding a serious, stable foundation without demanding attention. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about an 11.6:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #273e2a.
Questions about #273e2a
What is #273e2a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #273e2a is rgb(39, 62, 42), in HSL hsl(128, 23%, 20%) and in CMYK 37%, 0%, 32%, 76%.
What colors pair well with #273e2a?
The #273e2a hex color pairs well with warm off-whites, soft beige, muted terracotta, and pale natural greens, which balance its cool, ashy depth without creating the harsh contrast of pure white.
Does #273e2a work with white text?
White text reaches about an 11.6:1 contrast ratio against #273e2a, making this dark green a strong choice for accessible headings, buttons, and large background areas when text and controls are sized and styled appropriately.
Is #273e2a readable on white or black?
#273e2a has a 11.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.80:1 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.