#2CA842

A medium, moderate green closely aligning with Forestgreen.

About #2CA842

Visually, #2CA842 is defined as a moderate green. Designers often compare it to the standard color Forestgreen. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 44, 168, and 66.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 74% C, 0% M, 61% Y, and 34% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#2CA842
RGB44, 168, 66
HSL130.6°, 58.5%, 41.6%
CMYK74%, 0%, 61%, 34%
HSV130.6°, 73.8%, 65.9%
LAB60.7, -54.5, 42.4
XYZ16.0, 28.9, 9.9
Decimal2926658

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

3.09:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
6.79:1
Text on #000000
AA
2.96:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
5.77:1
Text on #0F172A
AA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #2CA842; }
.text-color { color: #2CA842; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #2CA842; }

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