#279E2B Hex Color
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Reach for #279e2b when a call-to-action button or eco label needs to jump off the page. This bold, saturated green sits at a medium lightness, so it reads lively without glowing. Black text passes AA contrast on it at about 6.0:1, which makes it workable for small UI elements. As a hex code, it flatters deep plum and warm charcoal better than safe neutrals. Best used as an accent rather than a full background.
Questions about #279e2b
What is #279e2b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #279e2b is rgb(39, 158, 43), in HSL hsl(122, 60%, 39%) and in CMYK 75%, 0%, 73%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #279e2b?
Does #279e2b read warm or cool?
It leans warm for a green because of its yellow undertone, so it feels energetic next to cool blues. Next to earth tones, it settles into a natural, organic mood.
Is #279e2b readable on white or black?
#279e2b has a 3.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.01:1 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.