#424235 Hex Color
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Somewhere between charcoal and an old mustard tin, dark olive reads as yellow drained nearly to grey. The hex code #424235 works best as a supporting tone or moody UI background, where white text reaches about 10.2:1 contrast. Pair it with burnt orange or warm cream to keep it from turning muddy, since its low saturation sits close to mixing brown territory.
Questions about #424235
What is #424235 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #424235 is rgb(66, 66, 53), in HSL hsl(60, 11%, 23%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 20%, 74%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #424235?
Burnt orange and warm cream pull out its yellow undertone, while dusty teal gives it an industrial, weathered feel. Avoid soft mid-greys next to it, since they make #424235 look muddy instead of muted.
Is #424235 a warm or cool color?
It reads warm, but only faintly. The yellow base sits at very low saturation and dark lightness, so the warmth shows up as a subtle olive cast, mostly when it sits beside cooler neutrals like slate.
Is #424235 readable on white or black?
#424235 has a 10.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.06:1 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.