#2F5E1C Hex Color
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A dark, mossy green pulled toward olive. #2f5e1c is muted and low in lightness, which gives it a grounded, serious feel. It works best as a dominant base in outdoor or eco branding, and white text clears WCAG AA on it with room to spare. Pair it with warm cream or dusty orange to keep it from reading muddy.
Questions about #2f5e1c
What is #2f5e1c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2f5e1c is rgb(47, 94, 28), in HSL hsl(103, 54%, 24%) and in CMYK 50%, 0%, 70%, 63%.
What colors pair well with #2f5e1c?
Warm, light neutrals flatter it best: cream, sand, and dusty orange lift its dark mossy base without clashing. A muted terracotta accent also works, adding heat against its shaded, earthy undertone.
Is #2f5e1c readable on white or black?
#2f5e1c has a 7.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.73:1 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.