#238438 Hex Color
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#238438 is a medium-dark, fairly saturated green with a clean leafy undertone. Its steady, grounded character suits sustainability, gardening, pharmacy, and finance branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm cream or muted clay rather than a full-page background. White text reaches about 4.7:1 contrast on this color. The hex code is #238438.
Questions about #238438
What is #238438 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #238438 is rgb(35, 132, 56), in HSL hsl(133, 58%, 33%) and in CMYK 73%, 0%, 58%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #238438?
#238438 pairs well with warm cream and muted terracotta, which soften its leafy depth while preserving a grounded feel; use it as an accent or supporting tone rather than a full-page background for a balanced palette with clear visual hierarchy.
Does #238438 look warm or cool?
#238438 reads as a balanced-to-cool green because its leafy hue feels clean rather than yellowed, though warm cream, muted clay, and natural materials can make it feel softer in a palette.
Is #238438 readable on white or black?
#238438 has a 4.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.42:1 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.