#2F4538 Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #2f4538 is a gray-leaning green with a matte, shadowed appearance. Its low saturation creates a serious, grounded mood suited to sustainability, finance, and organic branding. Use the hex code #2f4538 as a supporting tone or dark-mode background, pairing it with warm cream and muted brass. White text remains highly legible at about 10.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #2f4538
What is #2f4538 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2f4538 is rgb(47, 69, 56), in HSL hsl(145, 19%, 23%) and in CMYK 32%, 0%, 19%, 73%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #2f4538?
#2f4538 pairs well with warm cream for clear contrast, muted brass for restrained warmth, and dusty blue or clay accents for a balanced natural palette that keeps its muted character intact. Use lighter neutrals for surfaces and reserve this dark green for anchors, text, or supporting panels.
Does #2f4538 read as a warm or cool green?
#2f4538 reads as a cool, gray-leaning green because its muted green base is tempered by a noticeable gray cast, which limits its visual warmth in most lighting conditions and screen settings. That subdued balance gives it a serious, grounded feel rather than the freshness of brighter greens.
Is #2f4538 readable on white or black?
#2f4538 has a 10.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.02:1 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.