#28572C Hex Color
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#28572c is a dark, muted forest green with a gray undertone. Its low saturation keeps it steady rather than lively, which suits finance, gardening, and eco branding where depth matters more than punch. The hex code #28572c works best as a dominant base, since white text passes WCAG AA comfortably against it at 8.4:1. Pair it with warm ochre or soft gold to lift the gloom.
Questions about #28572c
What is #28572c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #28572c is rgb(40, 87, 44), in HSL hsl(125, 37%, 25%) and in CMYK 54%, 0%, 49%, 66%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What text color works best on #28572c?
White text on #28572c reaches about 8.4:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 that WCAG AA requires for body text. Black text falls short, so keep light type on top of this shade.
What colors pair well with #28572c?
Warm ochre, soft gold, and terracotta all lift this green's muted depth without fighting it. For darker palettes, pair it with charcoal or deep cream text.
Is #28572c readable on white or black?
#28572c has a 8.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.48:1 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.