#229311 Hex Color
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Bright and strongly saturated, #229311 is a lush green with slight yellow undertones and enough depth to feel grounded. Its bold energy suits calls to action, sustainability branding, pharmacy interfaces, and garden-focused designs. Use it as a focused accent rather than a full-page background. The #229311 hex code supports readable black text at about a 5.2:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #229311
What is #229311 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #229311 is rgb(34, 147, 17), in HSL hsl(112, 79%, 32%) and in CMYK 77%, 0%, 88%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #229311?
#229311 pairs well with white and charcoal for crisp contrast, while warm beige or terracotta can soften its high saturation and create a grounded look in brand palettes, interfaces, packaging, or garden-focused layouts.
Does #229311 feel warm or cool?
#229311 reads as a warm, lively green because its strong green base carries a slight yellow undertone, giving it more sunlit energy than blue-leaning forest or emerald greens while retaining enough depth to feel grounded. Use it when you want growth and freshness with strong visual punch.
Is #229311 readable on white or black?
#229311 has a 4.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.24:1 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.