#2A4928 Hex Color
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#2a4928 is a dim, desaturated green that feels serious and grounded. Because it is so muted and dark, it works best as a moody background or a supporting texture rather than a focal point. Pair it with soft cream or dusty rose to prevent it from feeling muddy. The hex code for this stable, organic shade is #2a4928, and it remains highly readable with white text.
Questions about #2a4928
What is #2a4928 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a4928 is rgb(42, 73, 40), in HSL hsl(116, 29%, 22%) and in CMYK 42%, 0%, 45%, 71%.
What colors pair well with #2a4928 in a design scheme?
Is #2a4928 suitable for text on a website?
This shade is generally too dark for body text, but it is an excellent choice for headers or buttons when paired with high-contrast backgrounds. Always ensure your text color provides enough accessibility contrast against this dark, organic green base.
Is #2a4928 readable on white or black?
#2a4928 has a 10.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.08:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.