#2DA359 Hex Color
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A saturated, lively green in the kelly green family. #2da359 sits at a middle lightness with strong chroma, so it reads energetic and organic. That intensity suits sustainability, health, and finance branding, but at full strength it can swamp a page, so treat it as an accent for buttons and highlights rather than a background. Black text on #2da359 clears contrast checks for body copy, while white text only works at large sizes. The hex code for this green is #2da359.
Questions about #2da359
What is #2da359 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2da359 is rgb(45, 163, 89), in HSL hsl(142, 57%, 41%) and in CMYK 72%, 0%, 45%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #2da359?
Pair #2da359 with charcoal, deep navy, or warm cream for balance. Avoid placing it next to bright lime or yellow greens, since similar hues and saturation levels make both colors look muddier. For text on this green, dark charcoal passes accessibility checks where white text does not.
Is #2da359 a warm or cool green?
#2da359 sits close to a true green with a slight cool lean, though its high saturation gives it a warm, energetic feel in practice. Hue alone matters less than chroma and lightness here, and this shade reads bold rather than calm.
Can #2da359 work as a background color?
Use #2da359 as a small accent rather than a full background. At large sizes its saturation overwhelms fine detail, but on buttons, badges, and highlights it performs well. Check text contrast before committing: black text on #2da359 reaches about 6.5:1, enough for body copy, while white text falls short at around 3.2:1.
Is #2da359 readable on white or black?
#2da359 has a 3.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.49:1 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.