#2C6E23 Hex Color
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#2c6e23 is a moody, darkened forest green with a matte, unsaturated quality. It works best as a grounding anchor in branding or UI backgrounds rather than small body text, though it offers enough contrast for white text to remain legible. Pair this hex code with soft, warm creams to temper its serious, dense energy. It brings a grounded, natural weight to sustainable or organic design projects.
Questions about #2c6e23
What is #2c6e23 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2c6e23 is rgb(44, 110, 35), in HSL hsl(113, 52%, 28%) and in CMYK 60%, 0%, 68%, 57%.
What colors pair well with #2c6e23 in a design system?
Is #2c6e23 suitable for text on a white background?
Yes, #2c6e23 provides sufficient contrast against standard white backgrounds, making it a viable choice for headers or large typography. However, because it is quite dark and dense, you should test it thoroughly against smaller font weights to ensure it remains legible for all users.
Is #2c6e23 readable on white or black?
#2c6e23 has a 6.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.36:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.