#2E5B2A Hex Color
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This dim, unsaturated green feels organic and steady. Because it is a very dark shade, it works best as a moody background or a primary brand color. Pair #2e5b2a with white text for high readability, as it offers excellent contrast. Designers often use this hex code to anchor natural, earthy palettes where stability and serious, balanced tones are required.
Questions about #2e5b2a
What is #2e5b2a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2e5b2a is rgb(46, 91, 42), in HSL hsl(115, 37%, 26%) and in CMYK 49%, 0%, 54%, 64%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #2e5b2a?
#2e5b2a works effectively with neutral creams and warm beiges to soften its clinical edge, or crisp whites for maximum readability in text. For accent colors, it balances well against terracotta or soft mustard yellows to create an earthy, professional palette.
Is #2e5b2a readable on white or black?
#2e5b2a has a 7.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.64:1 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.