#2A8D2A Hex Color
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A strong, saturated green with a lush, beaming quality. #2a8d2a sits mid-dark on the scale, so it works best as an accent, call to action, or eco branding touchpoint rather than a full background. Pair it with warm cream or soft terracotta to soften its boldness. Black text on #2a8d2a hits about 4.9:1 contrast, so small body copy stays readable. The hex code #2a8d2a suits garden, finance, and sustainability work.
Questions about #2a8d2a
What is #2a8d2a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a8d2a is rgb(42, 141, 42), in HSL hsl(120, 54%, 36%) and in CMYK 70%, 0%, 70%, 45%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #2a8d2a?
Warm cream and soft terracotta balance the intensity of #2a8d2a, while charcoal grounds it for darker palettes. Avoid placing it next to bright lime or teal, where it can look muddy by comparison.
Is #2a8d2a readable on white or black?
#2a8d2a has a 4.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.94:1 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.