#456325 Hex Color
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This muted, muddy green is dark and serious. It grounds designs with an organic, earthy weight that lacks the brightness of standard lime. Because it is highly unsaturated, #456325 works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background. Pair it with soft cream or warm terracotta to balance its gloom. White text remains legible against this hex code, ensuring good accessibility for interface elements.
Questions about #456325
What is #456325 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #456325 is rgb(69, 99, 37), in HSL hsl(89, 46%, 27%) and in CMYK 30%, 0%, 63%, 61%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #456325?
Warm neutrals and soft, earthy tones effectively balance the muddy nature of #456325. Pair it with a creamy off-white to improve readability or a warm terracotta to complement its organic, grounded undertones in branding or web design.
Is #456325 suitable for interface elements like buttons?
While #456325 works well as a supporting background or border color, it lacks the brightness needed for high-impact call-to-action buttons. Use it to add weight or depth to layouts, ensuring your text uses a high-contrast color for accessibility.
Is #456325 readable on white or black?
#456325 has a 6.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.06:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.