#2A361C Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated lime serves as a muted alternative to standard forest green. Because it carries such a dark, moody weight, #2a361c functions best as a background color for high-contrast UI designs or gaming interfaces. While white text provides excellent readability against its shade, use this color sparingly as a primary element to avoid a muddy appearance in smaller applications.
Questions about #2a361c
What is #2a361c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a361c is rgb(42, 54, 28), in HSL hsl(88, 32%, 16%) and in CMYK 22%, 0%, 48%, 79%.
What colors pair best with #2a361c for a balanced palette?
You can ground this dusty lime by pairing it with cream or soft beige for a natural, organic aesthetic. For a more modern, technical look, use sharp accents like bright orange to create a striking contrast against its muted base.
Is #2a361c readable on white or black?
#2a361c has a 12.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.64:1 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.