#309C34 Hex Color
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#309c34 is a bold, saturated green with a slight yellow lean that keeps it warm and energetic. Best used as an accent or call-to-action color, it can overpower a layout as a full background. It looks sharper against charcoal or deep navy than against white. Black text passes WCAG AA on this hex code, so it holds up behind small type.
Questions about #309c34
What is #309c34 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #309c34 is rgb(48, 156, 52), in HSL hsl(122, 53%, 40%) and in CMYK 69%, 0%, 67%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #309c34?
#309c34 pairs well with charcoal, deep navy, and warm cream, which all tone down its intensity. Avoid sitting it next to other saturated greens, where it can look muddy and compete for attention.
Is black or white text better on #309c34?
Black text reads best on #309c34, with a contrast ratio of about 5.9:1, which clears the WCAG AA threshold for body text. White text falls short of that standard, so keep light type off this green.
Is #309c34 readable on white or black?
#309c34 has a 3.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.93:1 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.