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Forest Green

Hex Code #2CA022

Color Analysis Summary

Color #2CA022, historically referred to as Forest Green, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 17% red, 63% green, and 13% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 44, Green: 160, and Blue: 34. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #2CA022. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 115°, a saturation of 65%, and a lightness index of 38%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 63%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #2CA022 into your UI layout is highly recommended for building visual hierarchy, either as a primary brand marker or a subtle secondary accent. When paired with its programmatic complement or analogous siblings, it creates a highly professional and accessible color scheme.

Color Code Formats

RGB (Red, Green, Blue)44, 160, 34
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)115°, 65%, 38%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)115°, 79%, 63%
CSS Valuergb(44, 160, 34)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background3.41:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)FAIL
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)FAIL
On Black Background6.16:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)PASS
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)PASS

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