#296800 Hex Color
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#296800 is a dark, saturated green with forest undertones that feels heavy and grounded. It serves best as a moody background or a primary branding color for sustainability-focused projects. While it provides strong contrast for white text, be careful using it in small UI elements, as it can feel dense. The hex code for this serious, organic shade is #296800.
Questions about #296800
What is #296800 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #296800 is rgb(41, 104, 0), in HSL hsl(96, 100%, 20%) and in CMYK 61%, 0%, 100%, 59%.
What colors pair well with #296800?
This forest green pairs best with high-contrast neutrals like crisp whites or warm creams to keep the design legible. For an organic look, combine #296800 with terracotta or light wood tones to balance its natural, heavy energy.
Is #296800 suitable for UI text or buttons?
Use #296800 cautiously in user interfaces because it is very dense and may lack sufficient contrast against dark modes. It is better suited as a primary brand color for backgrounds or headers rather than fine text.
Is #296800 readable on white or black?
#296800 has a 6.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.07:1 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.