#243C05

#243C05

Overview

#243C05 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 36, 60, 5, in HSL 86.2°, 84.6%, 12.7%, and in CMYK 40.0%, 0.0%, 91.7%, 76.5%. The nearest named color is RAL 6002 Leaf Green.

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Color Values

HEX

#243C05

RGB

36, 60, 5

HSL

86.2, 84.6%, 12.7%

HSV

86.2, 91.7%, 23.5%

CMYK

40.0%, 0.0%, 91.7%, 76.5%

OKLCH

0.3243 0.0835 131.1

Properties

Color Psychology

Dark greens like forest and hunter green convey wealth, tradition, and prestige. They are associated with old money, ivy-league institutions, and deep woodland environments. These tones express stability and endurance, suggesting something that has stood the test of time.

Design Usage

Dark green excels in banking, insurance, and heritage brand identities where trust is paramount. It creates elegant, authoritative headers and navigation bars that feel established and dependable. Pair it with gold, cream, or light gray for a classic combination that signals reliability and quality.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #243C05;
color: #243C05;
border-color: #243C05;
Nearest Tailwind: Lime 950 #1A2E05

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

12.18:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

1.72:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #243C05?

RGB(36, 60, 5) · HSL(86.2, 84.6%, 12.7%) · CMYK(40.0%, 0.0%, 91.7%, 76.5%)

Does #243C05 meet WCAG contrast on white?

12.18:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #243C05?

Use FFFFFF text on a #243C05 background; contrast on black is 1.72:1.