#2A3528 Hex Color
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This dark, ashy green sits firmly between charcoal and deep forest tones. Because it is so muted, #2a3528 acts as a moody background for organic branding or dark-mode interfaces. It provides excellent readability for white text with a 12.8:1 contrast ratio. Use this hex code sparingly to avoid a muddy appearance, as it shines brightest when paired against clean, metallic, or bright accents.
Questions about #2a3528
What is #2a3528 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a3528 is rgb(42, 53, 40), in HSL hsl(111, 14%, 18%) and in CMYK 21%, 0%, 25%, 79%.
What colors pair well with #2a3528 in a design scheme?
Because #2a3528 is quite dark and desaturated, it shines when paired with high-contrast, clean accents. Try using crisp off-whites, soft creams, or muted metallic tones to maintain a professional, grounded aesthetic without overwhelming the muted green base.
Is #2a3528 readable on white or black?
#2a3528 has a 12.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.63:1 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.