#282214 Hex Color
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Reach for the hex code #282214 when a design needs a near-black base that avoids the harshness of pure dark gray. This very dark shade of yellow carries dusty olive and brown undertones, so it reads warm despite its low lightness. It works best as a dominant background in moody layouts or dark mode UI, where white text clears WCAG AA at about 15.8:1 contrast. Warm accents like muted gold keep it from going flat.
Questions about #282214
What is #282214 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #282214 is rgb(40, 34, 20), in HSL hsl(42, 33%, 12%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 50%, 84%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #282214?
Muted gold, terracotta, and warm cream all flatter #282214, since its yellow-brown undertones pull toward earth tones. White text is the safest choice for readability, at roughly 15.8:1 contrast.
Does #282214 read as a warm or cool color?
It reads warm. Although the color is dark enough to look almost gray, its yellow and olive undertones give it an earthy warmth that pairs better with browns and golds than with blues.
Is #282214 readable on white or black?
#282214 has a 15.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.32:1 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.