#294916 Hex Color
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#294916 is a dark, unsaturated forest green with somber, earthy undertones. It carries a heavy, serious quality that suits outdoor branding or moody UI designs. Because this hex code offers excellent contrast with white text, it functions effectively as a stable background. Avoid using it in large, flat blocks unless paired with brighter, high-energy accents to prevent the design from feeling muddy.
Questions about #294916
What is #294916 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #294916 is rgb(41, 73, 22), in HSL hsl(98, 54%, 19%) and in CMYK 44%, 0%, 70%, 71%.
What colors pair well with #294916 in a design?
Is #294916 a good choice for text-heavy interfaces?
Using #294916 as a primary text color is generally discouraged unless you have a very light, high-contrast background to maintain legibility. It works much more effectively as a solid background or a footer element where its stable, grounded quality can support lighter accent text.
Is #294916 readable on white or black?
#294916 has a 10.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.05:1 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.