#2A6838 Hex Color
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Not a bright forest green, #2a6838 is a dark, muted shade with a slightly warm, mossy undertone. Its low saturation keeps it grounded, which suits finance and eco branding. It works best as a dominant base with cream or soft gold accents, and white text clears WCAG AA on it at 6.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #2a6838
What is #2a6838 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a6838 is rgb(42, 104, 56), in HSL hsl(134, 42%, 29%) and in CMYK 60%, 0%, 46%, 59%.
What colors pair well with #2a6838?
Warm neutrals flatter it most: cream, soft gold, and terracotta all bring out its mossy undertone. Cool grays tend to dull it, so keep pairings on the warm side.
Is #2a6838 readable on white or black?
#2a6838 has a 6.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.13:1 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.