#2E4D3B Hex Color
Deep Muted Green With a Serious Streak
Dark and heavily muted, #2e4d3b is a forest green with gray, ashy undertones. It reads serious and grounded, which suits moody backgrounds, eco branding, and finance layouts. The hex code holds up as a base behind white text, clearing 9.4:1 contrast for WCAG AA body copy. Its tone lands close to mixing green with a dose of gray, so pair it with terracotta to keep it from turning muddy.
Questions about #2e4d3b
What is #2e4d3b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2e4d3b is rgb(46, 77, 59), in HSL hsl(145, 25%, 24%) and in CMYK 40%, 0%, 23%, 70%.
What colors pair well with #2e4d3b?
#2e4d3b pairs well with terracotta and dusty gold, which lift its muted base. Cream and warm off-whites also soften its gloomy edge better than pure white does.
Is #2e4d3b readable on white or black?
#2e4d3b has a 9.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.24:1 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.