#2F720B Hex Color
A shadowed green with grounded energy
The hex code for #2f720b identifies a dark, fairly saturated lime green with a shady, slightly yellow undertone. Its low lightness gives designs a serious, grounded mood, while the green suggests growth and natural energy. Use it as a supporting tone or dark background for sustainability, gaming, sports, and organic branding. White text reaches about 5.9:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #2f720b
What is #2f720b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2f720b is rgb(47, 114, 11), in HSL hsl(99, 82%, 25%) and in CMYK 59%, 0%, 90%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #2f720b?
Pair #2f720b with warm off-white, terracotta, or muted burgundy to balance its dark, yellow-leaning green; these warmer accents add contrast without making the finished palette feel overly bright or tropical.
Is #2f720b readable on white or black?
#2f720b has a 5.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.53:1 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.