#2E8009 Hex Color
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#2e8009 is a saturated, medium-dark green with a strong yellow undertone. Its high chroma brings energy and visibility to calls to action, eco branding, pharmacy interfaces, and garden-focused designs. Use it as a focused accent beside off-white or charcoal rather than a full-page background. The hex code #2e8009 supports white text at about 5.0:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #2e8009
What is #2e8009 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2e8009 is rgb(46, 128, 9), in HSL hsl(101, 87%, 27%) and in CMYK 64%, 0%, 93%, 50%.
What colors pair well with #2e8009?
Does #2e8009 look warm or cool?
#2e8009 reads as a warm, yellow-leaning green because its strong yellow undertone shifts it toward fresh foliage and chartreuse rather than a cool blue-green in most palettes and surrounding designs. That warmth suits focused accents such as buttons, garden themes, and eco branding better than large, full-page backgrounds.
Is #2e8009 readable on white or black?
#2e8009 has a 4.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.20:1 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.