#283B10 Hex Color
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Reach for #283b10 when a design needs a dark lime that reads moody instead of bright. This dim, ashy green works best as a dominant background in gaming or sports layouts, and white text holds about 12.2:1 contrast on it, well past AA. Pair it with warm ochre or soft cream to lift its dusty undertone. The hex code #283b10 rewards restraint; push it too far and it turns muddy.
Questions about #283b10
What is #283b10 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #283b10 is rgb(40, 59, 16), in HSL hsl(87, 57%, 15%) and in CMYK 32%, 0%, 73%, 77%.
What colors pair well with #283b10?
Warm, earthy accents like ochre, terracotta, or soft cream flatter #283b10, adding light against its dim base. Cool brights like cyan tend to clash with its ashy green undertone.
Is #283b10 readable on white or black?
#283b10 has a 12.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.72:1 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.