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Forest Green

Hex Code #2E8A36

Color Analysis Summary

Color #2E8A36, 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 18% red, 54% green, and 21% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 46, Green: 138, and Blue: 54. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #2E8A36. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 125°, a saturation of 50%, and a lightness index of 36%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 54%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #2E8A36 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)46, 138, 54
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)125°, 50%, 36%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)125°, 67%, 54%
CSS Valuergb(46, 138, 54)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background4.37:1
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 Background4.8:1
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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