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#247E42 color code is #247E42. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #247e42.

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#247E42 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #247E42 is 0.1569. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.07:1 against white and 4.14:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#247E42 on white5.07:1AA
The quick brown fox
#247E42 on black4.14:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #247E425.07:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #247E424.14:1AA Large

#247E42 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #247E42?+
The hex code for #247E42 is #247E42. In RGB it's rgb(36, 126, 66), and in HSL it's hsl(140, 56%, 32%).
What is the RGB value of #247E42?+
#247E42 in RGB is (36, 126, 66). Written in CSS: rgb(36, 126, 66).
What is the CMYK value of #247E42?+
#247E42 converts to CMYK(71%, 0%, 48%, 51%) for print. Hex equivalent is #247E42.
Is #247e42 a warm or cool color?+
#247E42 (#247E42) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 140° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #247e42 belong to?+
#247E42 belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 140°, 56%, 32% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #247e42 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#247E42 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.07:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #247e42?+
The nearest Pantone match for #247E42 (#247E42) is 3201 C Dark Spruce, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #247E42 in design

Practical guidance for using #247e42 (#247E42) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #247E42 (#247E42) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.1:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #247e42 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #247E42 (#247E42) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into finance (growth), health, sustainability, organic & natural products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if green runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#247E42 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#247E42 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.