#245735 Hex Color
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This desaturated, forest-inspired green carries a serious, grounded mood. Because of its dark, dusty quality, #245735 works best as a primary background color or a stable base for earthy UI palettes. It creates high readability with white text, offering an 8.4:1 contrast ratio that supports accessible design. Pair this hex code with warm creams to prevent the shade from appearing too muddy in large sections.
Questions about #245735
What is #245735 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #245735 is rgb(36, 87, 53), in HSL hsl(140, 41%, 24%) and in CMYK 59%, 0%, 39%, 66%.
Which color schemes best complement #245735?
You can prevent #245735 from appearing too muddy by pairing it with warm cream or light beige tones. Analogous palettes using soft sage or deep olive also help maintain a cohesive, natural, and sophisticated aesthetic.
Is #245735 readable on white or black?
#245735 has a 8.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.48:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.