#388531 Hex Color
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Rich and balanced, this saturated green tone signals stability and organic growth. It feels natural and secure, making it an excellent choice for sustainability projects, pharmaceutical branding, or gardening themes. Designers rely on this color to communicate reliability without appearing too intense. The hex code for this solid, dependable green is #388531.
Questions about #388531
What is #388531 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #388531 is rgb(56, 133, 49), in HSL hsl(115, 46%, 36%) and in CMYK 58%, 0%, 63%, 48%.
What kind of color palette works best with #388531?
This saturated green pairs effectively with warm neutrals like cream or beige, which soften its intensity, or with complementary reddish-brown tones for a high-contrast, natural look. Using muted greys also helps maintain a professional, grounded aesthetic in digital layouts.
Is #388531 a suitable choice for text on a website?
This green offers decent contrast against white backgrounds, though it may struggle to pass strict accessibility standards for small text sizes. Always verify your specific contrast ratios when pairing this color with lighter backgrounds to ensure readability for all users.
Is #388531 readable on white or black?
#388531 has a 4.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.56:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.