#395924 Hex Color
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This deep, unsaturated olive reads as earthy and serious. Because it is quite dark, #395924 functions best as a dominant base for moody UI designs or outdoor branding rather than for small text. It pairs well with creams or muted golds, which lift its heaviness. White text maintains excellent readability against this shade, ensuring accessibility for body content.
Questions about #395924
What is #395924 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #395924 is rgb(57, 89, 36), in HSL hsl(96, 42%, 25%) and in CMYK 36%, 0%, 60%, 65%.
How can I effectively pair #395924 in a UI design?
Because #395924 is quite dark and heavy, it works best when balanced by lighter neutral accents such as cream or muted gold. Using a crisp white for typography against this deep olive background ensures high accessibility scores for body text.
Is #395924 suitable for small body text?
Avoid using #395924 for small body text as its deep, unsaturated nature can cause legibility issues on standard screens. It is far more effective as a full-screen background or a bold structural element that uses light-colored text for contrast.
Is #395924 readable on white or black?
#395924 has a 7.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.62:1 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.