#2B542F Hex Color
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Low on saturation and sitting deep in the green range, this dark green feels shaded and grounded. The hex code #2b542f works best as a dominant base in eco, finance, or garden branding, where its gloomy undertone adds weight. White text clears contrast at about 8.7:1, so body copy reads fine on top. Pair it with warm ochre to keep it from going muddy.
Questions about #2b542f
What is #2b542f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2b542f is rgb(43, 84, 47), in HSL hsl(126, 32%, 25%) and in CMYK 49%, 0%, 44%, 67%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #2b542f?
Warm ochre, dusty rose, and soft cream all lift this dark green without clashing. For high contrast, charcoal and off-white text sit cleanly on top of it.
Is #2b542f readable on white or black?
#2b542f has a 8.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.41:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.