#308D5B Hex Color
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Somewhere between forest green and emerald, #308d5b is a muted green with a steady, natural feel. The hex code works well as a dominant brand color for eco and finance projects, though it can read flat at very large sizes. Black text passes contrast on it at about 5.1:1, and it looks richer next to warm cream or soft coral than beside navy.
Questions about #308d5b
What is #308d5b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #308d5b is rgb(48, 141, 91), in HSL hsl(148, 49%, 37%) and in CMYK 66%, 0%, 35%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #308d5b?
#308d5b pairs well with warm cream, soft coral, and charcoal. It also looks richer next to burgundy than beside navy, which can make the green feel duller than it is.
Is #308d5b readable on white or black?
#308d5b has a 4.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.08:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.