#249B50 Hex Color
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A saturated, medium-dark green, #249b50 has a strong leafy cast and enough brightness to feel energetic rather than heavy. It works well as a supporting brand tone or focused call-to-action accent for sustainability, finance, pharmacy, and gardening interfaces. The hex code #249b50 supports black text at about 5.9:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #249b50
What is #249b50 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #249b50 is rgb(36, 155, 80), in HSL hsl(142, 62%, 37%) and in CMYK 77%, 0%, 48%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #249b50?
Pair #249b50 with charcoal for grounded text, warm off-whites for softer layouts, or muted terracotta for contrast without harshness; these combinations balance its saturated leafy character across brand graphics, dashboards, packaging, and outdoor or wellness-oriented interfaces.
Does #249b50 read as warm or cool?
#249b50 reads as a slightly cool green because its strong leafy hue leans toward blue rather than yellow, while its high saturation and medium-dark value keep it lively instead of icy or subdued.
Is #249b50 readable on white or black?
#249b50 has a 3.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.87:1 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.