#278942 Hex Color
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#278942 is a moderately muted green with a slightly cool, balanced character and medium-dark lightness. Its steady appearance supports sustainability, organic products, finance, pharmacy, and gardening brands. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or charcoal rather than a full-page background. As a hex code, #278942 provides about 4.7:1 contrast with black, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #278942
What is #278942 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #278942 is rgb(39, 137, 66), in HSL hsl(137, 56%, 35%) and in CMYK 72%, 0%, 52%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #278942?
#278942 pairs well with cream, charcoal, and terracotta, which add warmth or contrast without overpowering its restrained green base. Use cream for natural branding, charcoal for readable text, and terracotta for small accents.
Is #278942 readable on white or black?
#278942 has a 4.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.74:1 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.