#2E8B56 Color Meaning and Information

#2E8B56 Color Information

#2E8B56 RGB value is (46, 139, 86). The hex color red value is 46, green is 139, and blue is 86. Its HSL format shows a hue of 146°, saturation of 50 percent, and lightness of 36 percent. The CMYK process values are 67 percent, 0 percent, 38 percent, 45 percent.

#2E8B56

rgb(46, 139, 86)

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#2E8B56 Color Meaning

Color #2E8B56 signifies enduring stability, balanced renewal, and natural composure. #2E8B56 darker green color #2E8B56 evokes dense forests, ocean depths, and grounded landscapes. Psychologically, #2E8B56 promotes reflection, focus, and resilience, providing a sense of safety and control in complex situations. Culturally, color #2E8B56 is used in institutional design, eco-friendly branding, and traditional craftsmanship, symbolizing growth, reliability, and harmony. Spiritually, #2E8B56 channels endurance, steady energy, and rooted awareness, encouraging mindful action and calm persistence. Its rich, natural hue communicates stability and measured vitality.

Color Conversion

Convert #2E8B56 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

#2E8B56

RGB

rgb(46, 139, 86)

HSL

hsl(146°, 50%, 36%)

CMYK

cmyk(67%, 0%, 38%, 45%)

HSV

hsv(146°, 67%, 55%)

XYZ

12.0390 19.7180 11.9755

Yxy

19.7180 0.2753 0.4509

Hunter Lab

44.4050 -2.7670 1.2426

CIE-Lab

51.5168 -39.9163 20.5842

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red46 / 255 (18%)

18%

Green139 / 255 (55%)

55%

Blue86 / 255 (34%)

34%

CMYK Values

Cyan67 / 100 (67%)

67%

Magenta0 / 100 (0%)

Yellow38 / 100 (38%)

38%

Key (Black)45 / 100 (45%)

45%

Color Variations

#2E8B56 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

#2E8B56 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 #2E8B56 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#2E8B56

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.25:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.25:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.25:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #2E8B56 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

#2E8B56

protanopia

#565763

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #2E8B56;

Text Color

color: #2E8B56;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #2E8B56;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #2E8B5640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #2E8B56;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2E8B56 0%, #1c5434 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #2E8B56 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.