#438C49 Hex Color
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Not a bright or neon green, #438c49 is a muted, medium green with a steady, grounded feel. Its low saturation makes it useful for sustainability branding, packaging, and garden palettes where loud greens would feel off. Treat it as a supporting tone rather than a hero shade, and it flatters warm cream and terracotta accents. Black text on #438c49 passes WCAG AA for body text at roughly 5.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #438c49
What is #438c49 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #438c49 is rgb(67, 140, 73), in HSL hsl(125, 35%, 41%) and in CMYK 52%, 0%, 48%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #438c49?
#438c49 pairs well with warm cream, terracotta, and soft mustard, which bring out its earthy side. For contrast, a deep plum or charcoal keeps the palette muted rather than loud.
Is #438c49 readable on white or black?
#438c49 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.