#285139 Hex Color
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Dark and dusty, #285139 is a very unsaturated green with a shaded, slightly cool cast. Its low lightness and gray-green undertone give layouts a serious, grounded mood, while the softened chroma keeps it natural rather than vivid. Use the hex code for moody backgrounds and sustainability branding. It can anchor a palette with warm cream and restrained copper accents. White text reads clearly on it.
Questions about #285139
What is #285139 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #285139 is rgb(40, 81, 57), in HSL hsl(145, 34%, 24%) and in CMYK 51%, 0%, 30%, 68%.
What colors pair well with #285139?
#285139 pairs well with warm cream, muted terracotta, and copper, adding contrast without overpowering its low-chroma green base; these warmer partners bring focus while preserving its grounded, organic feel in brand palettes and interfaces. Use cream for spacious layouts, then reserve terracotta or copper for buttons and highlights.
Is #285139 readable on white or black?
#285139 has a 9.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.32:1 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.