#2C5D2C Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #2c5d2c is a deep green with subdued saturation and a slightly earthy undertone. Its serious, grounded character suits sustainability, finance, pharmacy, and gardening brands. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about a 7.8:1 contrast ratio. The hex code for this shady green is #2c5d2c.
Questions about #2c5d2c
What is #2c5d2c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2c5d2c is rgb(44, 93, 44), in HSL hsl(120, 36%, 27%) and in CMYK 53%, 0%, 53%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #2c5d2c?
Pair #2c5d2c with warm neutrals such as cream, tan, or beige, or use muted terracotta as an earthy accent. These lighter, warmer partners balance the green’s dark value and help a palette feel welcoming without losing its grounded character.
Does #2c5d2c read as warm or cool?
#2c5d2c reads as a cool-leaning dark green with an earthy undertone, rather than a bright or yellow-green shade. Its restrained saturation keeps the cooler impression calm and serious, making it work well in natural, professional, and understated visual systems.
Is #2c5d2c readable on white or black?
#2c5d2c has a 7.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.70:1 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.