#2CAF50
A medium, moderate green closely aligning with Forestgreen.
About #2CAF50
Visually, #2CAF50 is defined as a moderate green. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Forestgreen. In the RGB color space, it consists of 44 red, 175 green, and 80 blue.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 75% C, 0% M, 54% Y, and 31% K. With a hue angle of 136.5 degrees, it sits comfortably in the green spectrum.
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#2CAF50
RGB44, 175, 80
HSL136.5°, 59.8%, 42.9%
CMYK75%, 0%, 54%, 31%
HSV136.5°, 74.9%, 68.6%
LAB63.2, -55.0, 38.5
XYZ17.8, 31.8, 12.8
Decimal2928464
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.86:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
7.35:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.73:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
6.25:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #2CAF50;
}
.text-color {
color: #2CAF50;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #2CAF50;
}