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#28721F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #28721F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#28721F Color Information

#28721F RGB value is (40, 114, 31). The hex color red value is 40, green is 114, and blue is 31. Its HSL format shows a hue of 113°, saturation of 57 percent, and lightness of28 percent. The CMYK process values are 65 percent, 0 percent, 73 percent, 55percent.

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#28721F Color Meaning

Color #28721F conveys forested depth, ecological integrity, and unwavering resilience. #28721F dark, slightly blue-leaning green mirrors conifer shadows and untouched canopies, evoking stewardship over spectacle. Unlike brighter emeralds that dazzle, color #28721F grounds—offering visual stability in print, packaging, and environmental communication where credibility matters more than pop. Research in environmental psychology links deep greens like color #28721F to increased trust in sustainability claims, as they signal long-term commitment rather than trend-chasing. Spiritually, #28721F represents rooted wisdom: growth that endures seasons. In design, #28721F serves as a foundational tone for luxury eco-brands, academic institutions, and conservation efforts. #28721F does not seek the spotlight—#28721F holds the line.

Color Conversion

Convert #28721F 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
#28721F
RGB
rgb(40, 114, 31)
HSL
hsl(113°, 57%, 28%)
CMYK
cmyk(65%, 0%, 73%, 55%)
HSV
hsv(113°, 73%, 45%)
XYZ
7.1397 12.5847 3.3491
Yxy
12.5847 0.3094 0.5454
Hunter Lab
35.4749 -1.5903 1.0826
CIE-Lab
42.1307 -39.5948 37.5611

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red40 / 255 (16%)
16%
Green114 / 255 (45%)
45%
Blue31 / 255 (12%)
12%

CMYK Values

Cyan65 / 100 (65%)
65%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow73 / 100 (73%)
73%
Key (Black)55 / 100 (55%)
55%

Color Variations

#28721F 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

#28721F 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 #28721F 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.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.97:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.97:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.97:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #28721F 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

#28721F

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #28721F;

Text Color

color: #28721F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #28721F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #28721F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #28721F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #28721F 0%, #194613 100%);

#28721F Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #28721F color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.