#438853 Hex Color
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A muted, medium-dark green, #438853 has softened saturation that feels steady rather than loud. Its balanced character suits sustainability, organic brands, finance, pharmacy, and gardening interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm ivory or charcoal rather than across every surface. The hex code #438853 supports clear black body text at about 4.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #438853
What is #438853 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #438853 is rgb(67, 136, 83), in HSL hsl(134, 34%, 40%) and in CMYK 51%, 0%, 39%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #438853?
Warm ivory and charcoal pair especially well with #438853, balancing its muted green and giving it a clear, grounded setting, while terracotta or muted burgundy can add a warmer accent without making the palette feel overly bright.
Does #438853 feel warm or cool?
#438853 reads as a balanced, slightly cool green because its green base is softened rather than yellowed, creating a steady, natural mood that works well for sustainability, garden, pharmacy, and finance interfaces.
Is #438853 readable on white or black?
#438853 has a 4.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.88:1 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.