#293216 Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #293216 is a dusky lime with olive undertones and an ashy finish. Its low saturation creates a serious, grounded mood suited to moody interfaces, nature branding, gaming, and sports graphics. Use this hex code as a dominant background with white text, which achieves about 13.4:1 contrast for highly readable body copy.
Questions about #293216
What is #293216 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #293216 is rgb(41, 50, 22), in HSL hsl(79, 39%, 14%) and in CMYK 18%, 0%, 56%, 80%.
What colors pair well with #293216?
Warm off-white, sand, muted terracotta, and subdued gold pair well with #293216, adding contrast without overpowering its olive undertone; dusty blue provides a cooler counterpoint for interfaces, outdoor branding, or editorial layouts.
Does #293216 read as warm or cool?
#293216 reads as a muted, slightly warm olive because its yellow-green base is softened by low saturation and a dusky finish. It can still feel neutral in dark layouts, especially beside cool gray, navy, or crisp white.
Is #293216 readable on white or black?
#293216 has a 13.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.56:1 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.