#282419 Hex Color
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Dark and ashy, this shade of yellow sits so close to charcoal that its warmth only shows beside lighter tones. #282419 works best as a supporting background in moody layouts, where white text reaches about 15.5:1 contrast. Pair it with warm gold or dusty sage to keep it from reading flat. The hex code #282419 stays muted and serious in any palette.
Questions about #282419
What is #282419 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #282419 is rgb(40, 36, 25), in HSL hsl(44, 23%, 13%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 38%, 84%.
What colors pair well with #282419?
Warm gold, terracotta, and dusty sage all bring out the hidden yellow in #282419. Cream text or accents also work better than pure white, softening the shade's ashy edge.
Is #282419 readable on white or black?
#282419 has a 15.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.35:1 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.