#283E0F Hex Color
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A dark, muted lime, #283e0f has earthy olive undertones and a shaded, almost forest-like depth. Its low lightness gives designs a serious, mysterious mood while retaining links to growth and nature. Use the hex code as a supporting tone or dark UI background, pairing it with warm ivory; white text remains highly readable at about 11.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #283e0f
What is #283e0f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #283e0f is rgb(40, 62, 15), in HSL hsl(88, 61%, 15%) and in CMYK 35%, 0%, 76%, 76%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #283e0f?
#283e0f pairs well with warm ivory, cream, and muted terracotta because these warmer tones soften its deep olive character while preserving a grounded natural mood for branding, editorial layouts, packaging, and interface accents.
Does #283e0f look warm or cool?
#283e0f reads as a cool-leaning dark green, though its muted lime and olive undertones keep it earthy rather than icy, making it useful for palettes that need depth without vivid saturation.
Is #283e0f readable on white or black?
#283e0f has a 11.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.78:1 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.