#425F29 Hex Color
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Closer to moss than lime, this dark olive green reads earthy and subdued, more shadow than shine. The hex code #425f29 works best as a dominant base in moody, nature-driven designs, where it pairs well with warm terracotta or soft sand tones. White text on top reaches about 7.2:1 contrast, so it holds up behind small body copy.
Questions about #425f29
What is #425f29 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #425f29 is rgb(66, 95, 41), in HSL hsl(92, 40%, 27%) and in CMYK 31%, 0%, 57%, 63%.
What colors pair well with #425f29?
Warm, earthy accents such as terracotta, rust, and sand flatter #425f29 best, adding contrast without fighting its muted tone. Cream works too if you want a softer, more natural palette.
Does #425f29 read warm or cool?
It leans warm. The yellow-heavy undertone pulls it toward moss and earth rather than cool forest greens, which is why it sits comfortably beside browns, tans, and clay tones.
Is #425f29 readable on white or black?
#425f29 has a 7.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.90:1 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.