#2C5340 Hex Color
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A dark, muted green with gray and blue undertones, #2c5340 creates a serious, grounded mood without feeling harsh. Its depth suits sustainability, finance, pharmacy, and organic branding, especially as a supporting tone beside warm cream or muted clay. The hex code for this color is #2c5340, and white text reaches about 8.7:1 contrast on it.
Questions about #2c5340
What is #2c5340 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2c5340 is rgb(44, 83, 64), in HSL hsl(151, 31%, 25%) and in CMYK 47%, 0%, 23%, 67%.
Which colors pair well with #2c5340?
Warm cream and muted terracotta create gentle contrast with #2c5340, while charcoal makes the palette feel deeper and more formal for serious editorial or premium interface work with dark layouts.
Does #2c5340 read as warm or cool?
#2c5340 reads as a cool, muted green because its blue and gray undertones temper green's natural warmth, while its low saturation and dark value keep the effect restrained and grounded rather than bright or tropical.
Is #2c5340 readable on white or black?
#2c5340 has a 8.68:1 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.