#29480E Hex Color
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This dark, desaturated olive carries a serious, grounded tone that feels more forest-floor than lush garden. Because it is so deep, #29480e works best as a moody background or a subtle supporting accent rather than a dominant color. Pair it with crisp cream or light copper to lift its heavy, earthy character. With a high contrast ratio against white, it remains readable for interface text.
Questions about #29480e
What is #29480e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #29480e is rgb(41, 72, 14), in HSL hsl(92, 67%, 17%) and in CMYK 43%, 0%, 81%, 72%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with the #29480e olive?
The deep, earthy nature of #29480e works beautifully when lifted by high-contrast neutrals like crisp cream or soft beige. For a more sophisticated palette, introduce a metallic accent like light copper to add warmth and break up the heavy, forest-floor visual weight.
Is #29480e suitable for interface text?
While #29480e is dark enough to provide high contrast against white or cream backgrounds, it is best reserved for UI headers or subtle secondary text rather than body copy. Use it sparingly to maintain readability while keeping your design feeling grounded, professional, and serious.
Is #29480e readable on white or black?
#29480e has a 10.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.02:1 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.