#277D46 Hex Color
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This mid-tone green carries a muted, balanced quality that avoids neon brightness. It provides a reliable, grounded choice for sustainability branding and organic product design. Because #277d46 sits comfortably in the middle range of saturation, it works best as a secondary accent rather than a dominant background color. It pairs surprisingly well with warm terracotta shades, which help soften its slightly serious, industrial character.
Questions about #277d46
What is #277d46 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #277d46 is rgb(39, 125, 70), in HSL hsl(142, 52%, 32%) and in CMYK 69%, 0%, 44%, 51%.
What colors pair best with #277d46?
#277d46 works exceptionally well when paired with terracotta or warm earth tones, as the warmth balances its slightly industrial, muted nature. You can also ground it effectively using charcoal for text or dark accents to maintain a professional, clean aesthetic.
Is #277d46 readable on white or black?
#277d46 has a 5.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.10:1 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.