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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#2A9F28 — Forest Green
#2A9F28 is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 119° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #2A9F28
- f3fcf3
- cef3cd
- a9e9a8
- 84e082
- 5fd65d
- 3acd37
- 2dab2b
- 238521
- 195f18
- 0f3a0e
- 051405
Color schemes using #2A9F28
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#2A9F28 FAQ
What color is #2A9F28?
#2A9F28 is a shade of forest green in the green family. It has a hue of 119 degrees, 60% saturation and 39% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #2A9F28?
#2A9F28 is rgb(42, 159, 40) in RGB, hsl(119, 60%, 39%) in HSL, and cmyk(74%, 0%, 75%, 38%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #2A9F28?
White text on this background reaches 3.45:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.09:1.
What colors go well with #2A9F28?
Its direct complement is #9D289F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #61289F and #9F2865 gives you contrast without the vibration.