#293601 Hex Color
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This dark, desaturated olive green carries a moody and serious weight. Because it is quite dim, the hex code #293601 works best as a background color for gaming interfaces or nature branding. White text maintains excellent readability against this shade, meeting accessibility standards with ease. Pair it with soft cream tones to lighten the overall composition without losing that earthy, grounded character.
Questions about #293601
What is #293601 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #293601 is rgb(41, 54, 1), in HSL hsl(75, 96%, 11%) and in CMYK 24%, 0%, 98%, 79%.
What colors pair best with #293601 for a balanced palette?
Pair #293601 with soft cream or warm beige tones to lift its heavy, dim quality while keeping the composition grounded. Using a lighter neutral prevents the design from feeling too oppressive while maintaining the earthy, sophisticated character of the primary green shade.
Is #293601 readable on white or black?
#293601 has a 12.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.62:1 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.