#2C8A42

A dark, moderate green closely aligning with Seagreen.

About #2C8A42

The precise color #2C8A42 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Its closest recognized web color is Seagreen. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 44, 138, and 66.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 68% Cyan, 0% Magenta, 52% Yellow, and 46% Black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.

Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#2C8A42
RGB44, 138, 66
HSL134.0°, 51.6%, 35.7%
CMYK68%, 0%, 52%, 46%
HSV134.0°, 68.1%, 54.1%
LAB50.8, -43.5, 30.5
XYZ11.1, 19.1, 8.3
Decimal2918978

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

4.36:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
4.82:1
Text on #000000
AA
4.16:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
4.10:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #2C8A42; }
.text-color { color: #2C8A42; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #2C8A42; }

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