#2A5A3A Hex Color
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This dark, desaturated green carries a serious, grounded weight. Because it sits on the dimmer side, it provides excellent contrast for white typography, hitting an 8.0:1 ratio. It works best as a moody background or a primary brand color for organic, sustainable projects. Pair this shade with soft creams or warm grays to soften its intensity. The hex code for this color is #2a5a3a.
Questions about #2a5a3a
What is #2a5a3a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a5a3a is rgb(42, 90, 58), in HSL hsl(140, 36%, 26%) and in CMYK 53%, 0%, 36%, 65%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What makes #2a5a3a a strong choice for text-heavy layouts?
The high luminance contrast of #2a5a3a against white text provides excellent readability, ensuring your design meets strict accessibility standards. It serves as a superior, more organic and welcoming alternative to standard harsh black or generic dark gray text blocks.
Which colors best complement the moody tone of #2a5a3a?
Pair #2a5a3a with soft creams or light, warm grays to effectively soften its inherent intensity. These neutral tones balance the serious, grounded weight of the green, creating a sophisticated and balanced visual aesthetic for your project.
Is #2a5a3a readable on white or black?
#2a5a3a has a 8.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.62:1 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.