#285B42 Hex Color
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Reach for this dark green when a design needs a background that feels steady instead of loud. #285b42 is a muted, ashy shade that works well as a dominant base in eco branding, finance, or dark UI. The hex code holds white text at about 7.9:1 contrast, so small copy stays readable. Pair it with dusty gold or terracotta; plain white can wash it out at large sizes.
Questions about #285b42
What is #285b42 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #285b42 is rgb(40, 91, 66), in HSL hsl(151, 39%, 26%) and in CMYK 56%, 0%, 27%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #285b42?
Dusty gold, terracotta, and warm cream all sit well against #285b42, giving the muted green some warmth without breaking its calm mood. Save pure white for text, since it can flatten the shade on large surfaces.
Is #285b42 readable on white or black?
#285b42 has a 7.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.66:1 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.