#286C08 Hex Color
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Dark and saturated, #286c08 is a serious forest green with a touch of gloom. It lacks the brightness of a grassy hue, making it ideal for grounded, organic brand identities or moody UI backgrounds. Because it provides excellent contrast against white text, it works well for readable body copy. The hex code for this stable, earthy green is #286c08.
Questions about #286c08
What is #286c08 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #286c08 is rgb(40, 108, 8), in HSL hsl(101, 86%, 23%) and in CMYK 63%, 0%, 93%, 58%.
What colors pair best with #286c08?
Is #286c08 suitable for UI body text?
Yes, #286c08 is an excellent choice for body text on light backgrounds because it provides strong, legible contrast while feeling softer and more natural than standard black. It maintains readability without the harshness often associated with pure black type on white screens.
Is #286c08 readable on white or black?
#286c08 has a 6.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.23:1 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.