Color swatch image showing #008F2C with RGB(0,143,44) values

#008F2C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #008F2C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#008F2C Color Information

#008F2C RGB value is (0, 143, 44). The hex color red value is 0, green is 143, and blue is 44. Its HSL format shows a hue of 138°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 28 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 0 percent, 69 percent, 44 percent.

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#008F2C Color Meaning

Color #008F2C roots itself in ecological specificity, regional pride, and unyielding growth. Color #008F2C is a true forest green—deep, slightly cool, and rich in chlorophyll resonance. #008F2C reflects the hardy juniper and live oak of the Cross Timbers region, where drought-resistant flora thrives under harsh sun. Psychologically, color #008F2C fosters resilience through natural association. Unlike tropical greens that feel lush and abundant, #008F2C shade implies endurance—growth that persists despite scarcity. In environmental messaging, #008F2C conveys realistic sustainability: not paradise, but adaptation. #008F2C’s calming because #008F2C’s credible. Regionally, color #008F2C anchors identity beyond cliché. #008F2C appears in university branding, land conservation campaigns, and local agriculture—not as decorative green, but as ecological signature. #008F2C rejects generic “eco” palettes in favor of place-based authenticity. #008F2C green knows its soil. Symbolically, color #008F2C represents tenacious life. #008F2C’s the color of roots gripping limestone, of leaves that don’t wilt at 100°F. In branding, #008F2C signals commitment that doesn’t rely on abundance—ideal for water conservation, native landscaping, or rural innovation. #008F2C grows not because conditions are perfect, but because #008F2C refuses to stop.

Color Conversion

Convert #008F2C across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#008F2C
RGB
rgb(0, 143, 44)
HSL
hsl(138°, 100%, 28%)
CMYK
cmyk(100%, 0%, 69%, 44%)
HSV
hsv(138°, 100%, 56%)
XYZ
10.2771 19.8268 5.6682
Yxy
19.8268 0.2873 0.5543
Hunter Lab
44.5273 -3.5468 2.0894
CIE-Lab
51.6408 -53.3522 41.9444

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red0 / 255 (0%)
Green143 / 255 (56%)
56%
Blue44 / 255 (17%)
17%

CMYK Values

Cyan100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow69 / 100 (69%)
69%
Key (Black)44 / 100 (44%)
44%

Color Variations

#008F2C harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#008F2C harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #008F2C for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

#FFFFFF
#008F2C

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.23:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.23:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.23:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #008F2C appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#008F2C

protanopia

#3e3f44

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #008F2C;

Text Color

color: #008F2C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #008F2C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #008F2C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #008F2C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #008F2C 0%, #00591b 100%);

#008F2C Color FAQs

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