#2A311D Hex Color
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Deep and heavily muted, this dark lime reads more like forest shadow than anything bright. #2a311d works best as a supporting tone or dark mode base, where its low saturation keeps layouts calm. It flatters warm accents like burnt orange or mustard, and white text on it reaches about 13.5:1 contrast, so body copy stays readable.
Questions about #2a311d
What is #2a311d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a311d is rgb(42, 49, 29), in HSL hsl(81, 26%, 15%) and in CMYK 14%, 0%, 41%, 81%.
What colors pair well with #2a311d?
Warm accents suit #2a311d best, since its green base and gray undertones stay muted. Try burnt orange or mustard for contrast, or cream for a softer, natural palette.
Is #2a311d readable on white or black?
#2a311d has a 13.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.55:1 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.