#282B1A Hex Color
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This dark, muted olive sits at the intersection of dull yellow and near-black grey. Because of its extremely low lightness, #282b1a functions best as a moody background or a grounding element in dark UI palettes. It creates high contrast with white text, providing excellent readability for small details. Pair this shade with soft terracotta to break up its serious, earthy character.
Questions about #282b1a
What is #282b1a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #282b1a is rgb(40, 43, 26), in HSL hsl(71, 25%, 14%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 40%, 83%.
How do I create balance when using #282b1a in a UI?
Use #282b1a as a grounding background element and introduce pops of terracotta or soft cream to prevent the design from feeling too oppressive. Because it is so dark and muted, it functions best when contrasted against high-luminance text or accent colors.
Is #282b1a readable on white or black?
#282b1a has a 14.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.45:1 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.