#2A6922 Hex Color
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A dark, muted green with forest undertones. #2a6922 reads steady and grounded, which suits eco branding, finance, and organic packaging. Its low lightness gives white text solid contrast, about 6.7:1, so it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Use it as a dominant base or supporting tone, and pair it with warm cream or terracotta to lift its gloomier side.
Questions about #2a6922
What is #2a6922 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a6922 is rgb(42, 105, 34), in HSL hsl(113, 51%, 27%) and in CMYK 60%, 0%, 68%, 59%.
What colors pair well with #2a6922?
Warm cream, terracotta, and soft gold lift #2a6922 without fighting its muted character. Avoid saturated brights next to it, since they make this green read muddy and flat.
Is #2a6922 readable on white or black?
#2a6922 has a 6.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.14:1 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.