Color swatch image showing #2E8B55 with RGB(46,139,85) values

#2E8B55 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #2E8B55 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#2E8B55 Color Information

#2E8B55 RGB value is (46, 139, 85). The hex color red value is 46, green is 139, and blue is 85. Its HSL format shows a hue of 145°, saturation of 50 percent, and lightness of 36 percent. The CMYK process values are 67 percent, 0 percent, 39 percent, 45 percent.

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#2E8B55 Color Meaning

Color #2E8B55 signifies enduring stability, balanced renewal, and natural composure. #2E8B55 darker green color #2E8B55 evokes dense forests, ocean depths, and grounded landscapes. Psychologically, #2E8B55 promotes reflection, focus, and resilience, providing a sense of safety and control in complex situations. Culturally, color #2E8B55 is used in institutional design, eco-friendly branding, and traditional craftsmanship, symbolizing growth, reliability, and harmony. Spiritually, #2E8B55 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 #2E8B55 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
#2E8B55
RGB
rgb(46, 139, 85)
HSL
hsl(145°, 50%, 36%)
CMYK
cmyk(67%, 0%, 39%, 45%)
HSV
hsv(145°, 67%, 55%)
XYZ
11.9990 19.7020 11.7648
Yxy
19.7020 0.2761 0.4533
Hunter Lab
44.3869 -2.7761 1.2674
CIE-Lab
51.4986 -40.1160 21.1181

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red46 / 255 (18%)
18%
Green139 / 255 (55%)
55%
Blue85 / 255 (33%)
33%

CMYK Values

Cyan67 / 100 (67%)
67%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow39 / 100 (39%)
39%
Key (Black)45 / 100 (45%)
45%

Color Variations

#2E8B55 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

#2E8B55 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 #2E8B55 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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#2E8B55

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 #2E8B55 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #2E8B55;

Text Color

color: #2E8B55;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #2E8B55;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #2E8B5540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #2E8B55;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2E8B55 0%, #1c5433 100%);

#2E8B55 Color FAQs

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