#284835 Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #284835 is a dusky green with gray, slightly cool undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, grounded mood suited to sustainability, finance, pharmacy, and moody interfaces. Use the hex code as a dominant background with white text. This pairing reaches about 10.2:1 contrast and keeps dark interfaces readable. It also works as a restrained accent.
Questions about #284835
What is #284835 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #284835 is rgb(40, 72, 53), in HSL hsl(144, 29%, 22%) and in CMYK 44%, 0%, 26%, 72%.
What colors pair well with #284835?
Pair #284835 with warm off-white, muted terracotta, or pale olive to soften its dark, gray-green base without losing the serious mood; terracotta adds controlled warmth while off-white preserves readable contrast.
Is #284835 readable on white or black?
#284835 has a 10.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.06:1 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.