#297540 Hex Color
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Muted and medium-dark, this forest green leans earthy rather than bright. #297540 works as a dominant base in branding for sustainability, finance, or garden products, and white text clears WCAG AA on it at about 5.7:1 contrast. Pair it with warm cream or terracotta accents; against plain white it can read flat, so soften with off-whites.
Questions about #297540
What is #297540 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #297540 is rgb(41, 117, 64), in HSL hsl(138, 48%, 31%) and in CMYK 65%, 0%, 45%, 54%.
What colors pair well with #297540?
Warm neutrals like cream and terracotta flatter this green best, since its muted, earthy character suits soft contrasts over harsh ones. For darker palettes, try deep charcoal or a warm brown.
Is #297540 readable on white or black?
#297540 has a 5.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.71:1 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.