#2C9242

A dark, moderate green closely aligning with Forestgreen.

About #2C9242

Visually, #2C9242 is defined as a moderate green. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Forestgreen. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 44, 146, and 66.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. To reproduce this shade on paper, a printer utilizes 70% cyan and 0% magenta inks. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. To prevent eye strain, #000000 text pairs best with this hex code. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#2C9242
RGB44, 146, 66
HSL132.9°, 53.7%, 37.3%
CMYK70%, 0%, 55%, 43%
HSV132.9°, 69.9%, 57.3%
LAB53.5, -46.6, 33.8
XYZ12.3, 21.5, 8.7
Decimal2921026

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

3.96:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
5.30:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.79:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
4.50:1
Text on #0F172A
AA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #2C9242; }
.text-color { color: #2C9242; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #2C9242; }

Similar Colors

Forestgreen
#228B22