#2C492A

#2C492A

Overview

#2C492A is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 44, 73, 42, in HSL 116.1°, 27.0%, 22.5%, and in CMYK 39.7%, 0.0%, 42.5%, 71.4%. The nearest named color is RAL 6002 Leaf Green.

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Color Values

HEX

#2C492A

RGB

44, 73, 42

HSL

116.1, 27.0%, 22.5%

HSV

116.1, 42.5%, 28.6%

CMYK

39.7%, 0.0%, 42.5%, 71.4%

OKLCH

0.3732 0.0624 142.8

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: #2C492A;
color: #2C492A;
border-color: #2C492A;
Nearest Tailwind: Green 900 #14532D

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

10.03:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.09:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #2C492A?

RGB(44, 73, 42) · HSL(116.1, 27.0%, 22.5%) · CMYK(39.7%, 0.0%, 42.5%, 71.4%)

Does #2C492A meet WCAG contrast on white?

10.03:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #2C492A?

Use FFFFFF text on a #2C492A background; contrast on black is 2.09:1.