#2C9B59 Hex Color
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Its moderate saturation and medium-dark value give #2c9b59 a grounded, reliable feel instead of sharp intensity. Slight blue undertones keep this green balanced for sustainability, pharmacy, finance, gardening, and organic branding. Use it as a supporting tone with warm ivory or muted navy. The hex code #2c9b59 provides about 5.9:1 contrast with black text, meeting WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #2c9b59
What is #2c9b59 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2c9b59 is rgb(44, 155, 89), in HSL hsl(144, 56%, 39%) and in CMYK 72%, 0%, 43%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #2c9b59?
Where does #2c9b59 work best?
#2c9b59 works well for sustainability, pharmacy, finance, gardening, and organic branding because its medium-dark green feels grounded and reliable. Use it as a supporting color with warm neutrals or navy rather than as a sharp, high-energy accent.
Is #2c9b59 readable on white or black?
#2c9b59 has a 3.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.93:1 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.