#488438 Hex Color
A grounded and earthy muted forest green
This muted forest green carries a sturdy, grounded presence. Because it is somewhat unsaturated, it pairs well with soft creams or warm grays rather than stark white. The hex code #488438 works best as a primary branding color or a large background element in sustainable design projects. It maintains enough contrast to keep black text readable, making it a functional choice for clean, organic-focused interfaces.
Questions about #488438
What is #488438 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #488438 is rgb(72, 132, 56), in HSL hsl(107, 40%, 37%) and in CMYK 45%, 0%, 58%, 48%.
What colors pair well with the green of #488438?
Because #488438 is muted and desaturated, it works beautifully with warm gray or soft off-white tones that prevent the high-contrast harshness of pure white. For a more sophisticated organic palette, try combining it with muted earth tones like terracotta or soft sand.
Is #488438 readable on white or black?
#488438 has a 4.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.63:1 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.