#2A6038 Hex Color
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This muted, shadowy green carries a serious, grounded weight. Because it is highly unsaturated and dark, it functions best as a solid background or a stabilizing anchor in UI designs. The hex code for this shade is #2a6038. Pair it with crisp white text for excellent readability, or use it alongside warm, metallic accents to avoid a muddy appearance in professional branding.
Questions about #2a6038
What is #2a6038 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a6038 is rgb(42, 96, 56), in HSL hsl(136, 39%, 27%) and in CMYK 56%, 0%, 42%, 62%.
What design elements pair best with #2a6038?
Is #2a6038 readable on white or black?
#2a6038 has a 7.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.82:1 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.