#2AAF59 Hex Color
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Vivid, saturated green built to grab attention. #2aaf59 works hardest as an accent: calls to action, highlights, eco and finance branding. Across large fills it can overwhelm, so balance it with neutrals (a quick look at what colors make gray helps here). Black text on this hex code reaches about 7.4:1 contrast, enough for small body copy.
Questions about #2aaf59
What is #2aaf59 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2aaf59 is rgb(42, 175, 89), in HSL hsl(141, 61%, 43%) and in CMYK 76%, 0%, 49%, 31%.
What text color works on #2aaf59?
Black text is the safe choice on #2aaf59, with about 7.4:1 contrast, which clears WCAG AA for small body text. White text falls short at this lightness.
What colors pair well with #2aaf59?
Is #2aaf59 readable on white or black?
#2aaf59 has a 2.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.37:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.