#2A3518 Hex Color
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#2a3518 is a dark, heavily muted lime with gray and yellow undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, shadowed mood, while the earthy green suggests growth and dependability. Use it as a supporting tone in nature, sports, or gaming palettes, paired with warm ivory or rust. White text reaches about 13:1 contrast. The hex code is #2a3518.
Questions about #2a3518
What is #2a3518 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a3518 is rgb(42, 53, 24), in HSL hsl(83, 38%, 15%) and in CMYK 21%, 0%, 55%, 79%.
What colors pair well with #2a3518?
#2a3518 pairs well with warm ivory for clear, natural contrast, while rust adds warmth and energy; terracotta can strengthen an earthy palette without competing with its muted yellow-green undertone.
Does #2a3518 read as warm or cool?
#2a3518 reads as a restrained warm green because its yellow undertones outweigh the cool effect of its green base, while gray lowers saturation and gives it an earthy, serious character suited to grounded visual systems.
Is #2a3518 readable on white or black?
#2a3518 has a 12.95:1 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.