#386D23 Hex Color
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This deep, muted olive tone sits between a heavy forest green and a dim lime. The hex code #386d23 creates a grounded base for branding related to sustainability or outdoor aesthetics. It serves best as a supporting accent in palettes rather than a dominant background. White text pops clearly against it with a 6.2:1 contrast ratio, ensuring excellent readability for small body copy.
Questions about #386d23
What is #386d23 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #386d23 is rgb(56, 109, 35), in HSL hsl(103, 51%, 28%) and in CMYK 49%, 0%, 68%, 57%.
What colors pair well with #386d23?
Is #386d23 readable on white or black?
#386d23 has a 6.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.37:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.