#027235 Hex Color
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Darker than forest green and closer to pine, #027235 is a muted, low-light green with a steady, grounded feel. White text passes contrast checks on this hex code, so it works well as a dark mode background or a base for eco and finance branding. It can turn muddy next to bright colors, so balance it with warm neutrals like cream or soft amber.
Questions about #027235
What is #027235 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #027235 is rgb(2, 114, 53), in HSL hsl(147, 97%, 23%) and in CMYK 98%, 0%, 54%, 55%.
Is #027235 a good background color for text?
Yes. White text on #027235 has a contrast ratio of about 6.1:1, which clears the WCAG AA threshold of 4.5:1 for body text. Dark text will not read well, so stick with light type on this green.
What colors pair well with #027235?
Is #027235 readable on white or black?
#027235 has a 6.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.46:1 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.