#2B8F59 Hex Color
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#2b8f59 is a muted, medium-dark green with a slight blue undertone. Its restrained saturation gives sustainability, pharmacy, finance, and eco branding a steady, dependable feel. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm cream or deep navy rather than a full-page background. The hex code #2b8f59 also supports black body text at WCAG AA contrast.
Questions about #2b8f59
What is #2b8f59 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2b8f59 is rgb(43, 143, 89), in HSL hsl(148, 54%, 36%) and in CMYK 70%, 0%, 38%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #2b8f59?
Pair #2b8f59 with warm cream to soften its restrained green, or with navy for a more formal, dependable palette; use it as an accent or supporting color rather than a full-page background.
Does #2b8f59 look warm or cool in design?
#2b8f59 reads slightly cool because its medium-dark green carries a subtle blue undertone, but its muted saturation keeps it grounded rather than icy. That balance supports steady, practical moods in sustainability, pharmacy, and finance-oriented visual systems.
Is #2b8f59 readable on white or black?
#2b8f59 has a 4.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.17:1 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.