#287D36 Hex Color
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#287d36 is a somewhat muted, dark green with a balanced, slightly blue-leaning cast. Its steady depth suggests safety and reliability, fitting sustainability, organic products, finance, pharmacy, and gardening brands. Use it as a supporting tone or strong UI accent rather than a full-page background. As a hex code, #287d36 supports white text at about 5.2:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #287d36
What is #287d36 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #287d36 is rgb(40, 125, 54), in HSL hsl(130, 52%, 32%) and in CMYK 68%, 0%, 57%, 51%.
Does #287d36 meet WCAG AA with white text?
Yes, #287d36 provides about a 5.2:1 contrast ratio with white, which meets WCAG AA for normal body text and supports readable labels, buttons, and interface copy on this green background.
What colors pair well with #287d36?
#287d36 pairs well with warm cream, terracotta, and charcoal, because these warmer or neutral partners temper its slightly cool green without competing with its dark, muted depth in a brand palette.
Where does #287d36 work best in a design system?
#287d36 works best as a supporting brand tone, call-to-action color, or medium-weight interface surface, where its dark, muted green can signal stability without dominating a layout on clean, light backgrounds.
Is #287d36 readable on white or black?
#287d36 has a 5.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.07:1 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.