#027739 Hex Color
Deep forest green with stabilizing natural character
#027739 is a deep, muted forest green with strong, stabilizing undertones. This grounded shade works best as a primary base for sustainable brand identities or organic UI elements. Because it feels somewhat heavy, pair it with off-white or soft cream to maintain readability. The hex code for this dark, serious green is #027739, providing enough contrast for standard body text against light backgrounds.
Questions about #027739
What is #027739 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #027739 is rgb(2, 119, 57), in HSL hsl(148, 97%, 24%) and in CMYK 98%, 0%, 52%, 53%.
What colors pair best with #027739?
#027739 acts as a heavy anchor, so it pairs effectively with off-white or soft cream to ensure text remains readable. For a balanced, professional palette, try combining it with warm sand or light beige tones to soften its intensity.
Is #027739 readable on white or black?
#027739 has a 5.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.70:1 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.