Color swatch image showing #28723A with RGB(40,114,58) values

#28723A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #28723A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#28723A Color Information

#28723A RGB value is (40, 114, 58). The hex color red value is 40, green is 114, and blue is 58. Its HSL format shows a hue of 135°, saturation of 48 percent, and lightness of 30 percent. The CMYK process values are 65 percent, 0 percent, 49 percent, 55 percent.

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#28723A Color Meaning

Color #28723A conveys forested depth, ecological integrity, and unwavering resilience. #28723A dark, slightly blue-leaning green mirrors conifer shadows and untouched canopies, evoking stewardship over spectacle. Unlike brighter emeralds that dazzle, color #28723A 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 #28723A to increased trust in sustainability claims, as they signal long-term commitment rather than trend-chasing. Spiritually, #28723A represents rooted wisdom: growth that endures seasons. In design, #28723A serves as a foundational tone for luxury eco-brands, academic institutions, and conservation efforts. #28723A does not seek the spotlight—#28723A holds the line.

Color Conversion

Convert #28723A 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
#28723A
RGB
rgb(40, 114, 58)
HSL
hsl(135°, 48%, 30%)
CMYK
cmyk(65%, 0%, 49%, 55%)
HSV
hsv(135°, 65%, 45%)
XYZ
7.6561 12.7912 6.0684
Yxy
12.7912 0.2887 0.4824
Hunter Lab
35.7648 -1.4968 0.8285
CIE-Lab
42.4470 -35.9899 24.3750

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red40 / 255 (16%)
16%
Green114 / 255 (45%)
45%
Blue58 / 255 (23%)
23%

CMYK Values

Cyan65 / 100 (65%)
65%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow49 / 100 (49%)
49%
Key (Black)55 / 100 (55%)
55%

Color Variations

#28723A 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

#28723A 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 #28723A 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+)

5.90:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.90:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.90:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #28723A 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

#28723A

protanopia

#484948

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #28723A;

Text Color

color: #28723A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #28723A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #28723A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #28723A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #28723A 0%, #194624 100%);

#28723A Color FAQs

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