#2A8A4A Hex Color
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#2a8a4a is a steady, medium green with enough saturation to hold its own without shouting. Its muted character suits sustainability branding, pharmacy packaging, and finance work where trust matters. Use it as a dominant base with cream or navy accents, and keep small text white for legibility.
Questions about #2a8a4a
What is #2a8a4a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a8a4a is rgb(42, 138, 74), in HSL hsl(140, 53%, 35%) and in CMYK 70%, 0%, 46%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #2a8a4a?
Try pairing #2a8a4a with warm cream, soft beige, or muted navy. These combinations let the green stay grounded while giving designs contrast and warmth.
Is #2a8a4a a warm or cool green?
#2a8a4a leans slightly cool but stays close to neutral. Its balanced saturation and mid-tone lightness keep it steady, making it easy to pair with both warm and cool shades.
Is #2a8a4a readable on white or black?
#2a8a4a has a 4.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.83:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.