#2A8C5D Hex Color
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A muted, medium-dark green with a steady, grounded feel. #2a8c5d works best as a dominant base in eco, finance, or wellness branding, where its low saturation reads dependable rather than loud. Black text passes contrast checks on this hex code, so it can even carry small body copy. Pair it with warm cream or soft charcoal to keep it from turning flat.
Questions about #2a8c5d
What is #2a8c5d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a8c5d is rgb(42, 140, 93), in HSL hsl(151, 54%, 36%) and in CMYK 70%, 0%, 34%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #2a8c5d?
Cream, warm beige, and charcoal all flatter #2a8c5d without dulling its muted tone. Skip bright neons, which overpower its softness.
Is #2a8c5d readable on white or black?
#2a8c5d has a 4.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.00:1 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.