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#2A6449 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #2A6449 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#2A6449 Color Information

#2A6449 RGB value is (42, 100, 73). The hex color red value is 42, green is 100, and blue is 73. Its HSL format shows a hue of 152°, saturation of 41 percent, and lightness of28 percent. The CMYK process values are 58 percent, 0 percent, 27 percent, 61percent.

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#2A6449 Color Meaning

color #2A6449 signifies aged elegance, natural transformation, and historical endurance. #2A6449 deep, greyish-green is the color of oxidized copper, suggesting objects that have been transformed and enriched by time and the elements. Psychologically, Color #2A6449 is deeply stabilizing and contemplative, evoking a sense of legacy, quiet resilience, and organic history. #2A6449 encourages respect for processes that are slow, natural, and ultimately beautiful in their imperfection. #2A6449 color feels both ancient and alive, carrying a narrative of change. Culturally, color #2A6449 is associated with antique architecture, archaeological artifacts, and classic bronze sculptures, representing heritage, authenticity, and the beauty of decay. Symbolically, #2A6449 stands for wisdom earned through experience, the graceful acceptance of change, and value that increases with age. Spiritually, color #2A6449 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 #2A6449 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
#2A6449
RGB
rgb(42, 100, 73)
HSL
hsl(152°, 41%, 28%)
CMYK
cmyk(58%, 0%, 27%, 61%)
HSV
hsv(152°, 58%, 39%)
XYZ
6.7146 10.0876 7.8965
Yxy
10.0876 0.2719 0.4084
Hunter Lab
31.7610 -0.8485 0.2890
CIE-Lab
37.9992 -26.0599 9.6977

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red42 / 255 (16%)
16%
Green100 / 255 (39%)
39%
Blue73 / 255 (29%)
29%

CMYK Values

Cyan58 / 100 (58%)
58%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow27 / 100 (27%)
27%
Key (Black)61 / 100 (61%)
61%

Color Variations

#2A6449 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

#2A6449 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 #2A6449 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+)

6.96:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.96:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.96:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #2A6449 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

#2A6449

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #2A6449;

Text Color

color: #2A6449;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #2A6449;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #2A644940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #2A6449;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2A6449 0%, #1a3f2e 100%);

#2A6449 Color FAQs

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