#274E13 Hex Color
Deep Olive Green With Grit
Dark and muted, #274e13 is a deep lime-olive shade with earthy undertones and low saturation. Its gloomy depth suggests seriousness, resilience, and natural growth, making it effective for outdoor, organic, military, or gaming brands. Use this hex code as a dominant dark background with white text, which reaches about a 9.6:1 contrast ratio for readable body copy.
Questions about #274e13
What is #274e13 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #274e13 is rgb(39, 78, 19), in HSL hsl(100, 61%, 19%) and in CMYK 50%, 0%, 76%, 69%.
What colors pair well with #274e13?
#274e13 pairs well with white and warm neutrals such as beige and terracotta, which soften its deep olive-green base without competing with its earthy character. Pale sand tones also work well for backgrounds.
Does #274e13 work well as a dark background?
#274e13 works well as a dark background with white text, providing about a 9.6:1 contrast ratio for readable body copy. It suits natural, outdoor, utility, and gaming interfaces when a grounded, serious mood fits.
Is #274e13 readable on white or black?
#274e13 has a 9.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.18:1 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.