Color swatch image showing #28724A with RGB(40,114,74) values

#28724A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #28724A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#28724A Color Information

#28724A RGB value is (40, 114, 74). The hex color red value is 40, green is 114, and blue is 74. Its HSL format shows a hue of 148°, saturation of 48 percent, and lightness of 30 percent. The CMYK process values are 65 percent, 0 percent, 35 percent, 55 percent.

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#28724A Color Meaning

Color #28724A signifies aged elegance, natural transformation, and historical endurance. #28724A deep, greyish-green is the color of oxidized copper, suggesting objects that have been transformed and enriched by time and the elements. Psychologically, color #28724A is deeply stabilizing and contemplative, evoking a sense of legacy, quiet resilience, and organic history. #28724A encourages respect for processes that are slow, natural, and ultimately beautiful in their imperfection. #28724A color feels both ancient and alive, carrying a narrative of change. Culturally, color #28724A is associated with antique architecture, archaeological artifacts, and classic bronze sculptures, representing heritage, authenticity, and the beauty of decay. Symbolically, #28724A stands for wisdom earned through experience, the graceful acceptance of change, and value that increases with age. Spiritually, color #28724A connects to the heart of the earth, representing growth that encompasses both life and respectful decomposition, embodying the full, patient cycle of nature.

Color Conversion

Convert #28724A 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
#28724A
RGB
rgb(40, 114, 74)
HSL
hsl(148°, 48%, 30%)
CMYK
cmyk(65%, 0%, 35%, 55%)
HSV
hsv(148°, 65%, 45%)
XYZ
8.1284 12.9802 8.5556
Yxy
12.9802 0.2740 0.4376
Hunter Lab
36.0280 -1.4098 0.5923
CIE-Lab
42.7333 -32.8721 15.6014

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red40 / 255 (16%)
16%
Green114 / 255 (45%)
45%
Blue74 / 255 (29%)
29%

CMYK Values

Cyan65 / 100 (65%)
65%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow35 / 100 (35%)
35%
Key (Black)55 / 100 (55%)
55%

Color Variations

#28724A 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

#28724A 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 #28724A 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+)

5.84:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.84:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.84:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #28724A 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

#28724A

protanopia

#484954

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #28724A;

Text Color

color: #28724A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #28724A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #28724A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #28724A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #28724A 0%, #19462e 100%);

#28724A Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #28724A color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.