#246B24 Hex Color
A grounded and serious forest green
This dark, muted green carries a serious and steady presence. Because it sits on the cooler, unsaturated side of the spectrum, it works best as a grounding anchor in branding rather than a large background. Pair #246b24 with soft creams or warm grays to avoid a muddy appearance. The hex code for this shade is #246b24, and white text maintains excellent readability against it.
Questions about #246b24
What is #246b24 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #246b24 is rgb(36, 107, 36), in HSL hsl(120, 50%, 28%) and in CMYK 66%, 0%, 66%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #246b24 in a design layout?
This deep green functions best when balanced against soft, neutral backgrounds. To prevent the design from feeling too heavy or muddy, pair #246b24 with cream, warm off-whites, or subtle light grays to let the green anchor the space without dominating it.
Is #246b24 a warm or cool shade of green?
The #246b24 hex code sits on the cooler, more muted side of the spectrum, which contributes to its serious and steady presence. Because it lacks significant yellow undertones, it feels more like a disciplined forest green than a vibrant, organic lime or grassy shade.
Is #246b24 readable on white or black?
#246b24 has a 6.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.20:1 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.