#282623 Hex Color
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This near-black charcoal carries a muted, earthy warmth that prevents it from feeling sterile. As a dominant base for dark mode interfaces, #282623 provides a sophisticated alternative to pure black. It offers excellent legibility for white body text with a 15.1:1 contrast ratio. Use this hex code to anchor moody, minimal designs, but pair it with soft metallics or muted ochres to avoid a muddy appearance.
Questions about #282623
What is #282623 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #282623 is rgb(40, 38, 35), in HSL hsl(36, 7%, 15%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 13%, 84%.
Why is #282623 better than pure black for dark mode?
Using #282623 reduces eye strain significantly because it maintains a subtle, earthy warmth that feels less jarring against white text than absolute black. This soft charcoal ensures high readability while creating a more comfortable, premium viewing experience for long-form content.
What colors pair well with #282623?
Is #282623 readable on white or black?
#282623 has a 15.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.39:1 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.