#284F3B Hex Color
A Forest Shade with Grayed Depths
Reach for #284f3b when a design needs a green that stays subdued. This dark, grayed shade reads steady and a little shadowy, which suits finance, eco, and moody brand work. Its hex code gives strong contrast with white text at about 9.2:1, so small type stays readable. Pair it with dusty peach or muted clay to keep the palette from going flat.
Questions about #284f3b
What is #284f3b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #284f3b is rgb(40, 79, 59), in HSL hsl(149, 33%, 23%) and in CMYK 49%, 0%, 25%, 69%.
What colors pair well with #284f3b?
Warm, dusty tones work best: terracotta, muted gold, and soft cream all lift its shadowed quality without clashing. Avoid saturated brights, which make this muted green look dull by comparison.
Is #284f3b good for text backgrounds?
Yes. White text on #284f3b reaches about 9.2:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 required for WCAG AA body text. It makes a reliable dark background for both headings and small copy.
Is #284f3b readable on white or black?
#284f3b has a 9.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.27:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.