#2F5C19 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #2f5c19 is a shaded green with yellow-lime and olive undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, earthy mood suited to outdoor branding, gaming interfaces, and organic products. Use it as a dominant background with warm ivory or pale sand accents. White text remains highly legible, with about a 7.9:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #2f5c19.
Questions about #2f5c19
What is #2f5c19 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2f5c19 is rgb(47, 92, 25), in HSL hsl(100, 57%, 23%) and in CMYK 49%, 0%, 73%, 64%.
How does #2f5c19 read in a design?
#2f5c19 reads as a dark, muted green with warm olive and yellow-lime undertones, creating an earthy, grounded, serious mood rather than a bright or playful one. Its low lightness suits outdoor, organic, and gaming-focused visual systems.
What colors pair well with #2f5c19?
#2f5c19 pairs well with warm ivory, pale sand, and other soft neutrals that lift its dark, earthy base without competing with its olive-lime undertones, making these combinations useful for backgrounds, packaging, and outdoor-inspired branding.
Is #2f5c19 readable on white or black?
#2f5c19 has a 7.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.66:1 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.