#038C2A Hex Color
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#038c2a is a saturated, medium-dark green with a clear, lively intensity and cool-leaning undertone. This strong shade brings energy and attention to calls to action, eco branding, pharmacy interfaces, and garden products. Use the hex code as a focused accent or supporting tone rather than a full-page background; black text reaches about 4.8:1 contrast for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #038c2a
What is #038c2a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #038c2a is rgb(3, 140, 42), in HSL hsl(137, 96%, 28%) and in CMYK 98%, 0%, 70%, 45%.
Is #038c2a warm or cool?
#038c2a reads slightly cool because its strong green has very little red and a blue-leaning cast. Its high saturation keeps the result lively rather than icy across interfaces and brand palettes. Pair it with warm terracotta or cream for balance.
Can black text be used on #038c2a?
#038c2a supports black body text at about a 4.8:1 contrast ratio and clears the WCAG AA threshold of 4.5:1 for normal body text when rendered at standard sizes.
Is #038c2a readable on white or black?
#038c2a has a 4.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.78:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.