#31590D Hex Color
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This dark, murky olive carries a serious, grounded weight. Because of its low lightness, #31590d works best as an accent or a moody UI background rather than for large text blocks. White text stands out clearly against it, offering excellent readability. The hex code for this earthy, forest-inspired tone is #31590d, which pairs well with bright, saturated yellows for high-energy contrast.
Questions about #31590d
What is #31590d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #31590d is rgb(49, 89, 13), in HSL hsl(92, 75%, 20%) and in CMYK 45%, 0%, 85%, 65%.
Is #31590d suitable for large text blocks?
No, #31590d is too heavy and dark for long-form reading, which can cause significant eye strain. Reserve this deep forest tone for button backgrounds, footer areas, or subtle design accents where its grounded weight adds character without compromising the user experience.
Is #31590d readable on white or black?
#31590d has a 8.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.56:1 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.