#286717 Hex Color
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#286717 is a desaturated, somber green that feels grounded and stable. Because of its moody depth, this shade works well as a grounding base color for sustainable brand identities or organic UI elements. It offers enough contrast for legible white body text, making it a reliable choice for long-form reading. Pair it with soft, warm creams to keep the overall design from feeling too heavy or clinical.
Questions about #286717
What is #286717 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #286717 is rgb(40, 103, 23), in HSL hsl(107, 63%, 25%) and in CMYK 61%, 0%, 78%, 60%.
What colors pair best with #286717?
Is #286717 readable on white or black?
#286717 has a 6.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.04:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.