#287F47 Hex Color
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#287f47 is a muted, medium green with a forest-green cast and a slightly gray undertone. It reads steady rather than lively, which is why finance, pharmacy, and eco brands lean on it. Use it as a dominant base: white text sits on it at about 5.0:1 contrast, enough for small body copy. It flatters warm partners like terracotta better than safe neutrals.
Questions about #287f47
What is #287f47 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #287f47 is rgb(40, 127, 71), in HSL hsl(141, 52%, 33%) and in CMYK 69%, 0%, 44%, 50%.
What colors pair well with #287f47?
Warm earth tones work best. Terracotta and ochre give #287f47 a natural, grounded contrast, while cream and charcoal keep the palette restrained and professional. Avoid pairing it with muted blues, which can make it read muddy.
Is #287f47 readable on white or black?
#287f47 has a 4.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.21:1 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.