#2A8C00 Hex Color
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The hex code #2a8c00 is a saturated, bright green with a slightly warm yellow undertone. Its strong chroma brings energy and attention, making it effective for calls to action, eco branding, and small accents. Use it selectively because its intensity can overpower quieter palette colors. Black text reaches about 4.8:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #2a8c00
What is #2a8c00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a8c00 is rgb(42, 140, 0), in HSL hsl(102, 100%, 27%) and in CMYK 70%, 0%, 100%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #2a8c00?
#2a8c00 pairs well with charcoal, warm cream, and muted terracotta because those softer or warmer tones temper its high saturation without competing for attention. Use charcoal for text, cream for open space, and terracotta for a small contrasting accent.
Where should designers use #2a8c00?
#2a8c00 works best as a focused accent, action color, or sustainability-led brand tone rather than a full-page background, where its high saturation can dominate surrounding content and make extended reading feel tiring.
Is #2a8c00 readable on white or black?
#2a8c00 has a 4.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.84:1 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.