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#269D0B color code is #269D0B. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #269d0b.

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#269D0B Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #269D0B is 0.2455. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.55:1 against white and 5.91:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#269D0B on white3.55:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#269D0B on black5.91:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #269D0B3.55:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #269D0B5.91:1AA

#269D0B — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #269D0B?+
The hex code for #269D0B is #269D0B. In RGB it's rgb(38, 157, 11), and in HSL it's hsl(109, 87%, 33%).
What is the RGB value of #269D0B?+
#269D0B in RGB is (38, 157, 11). Written in CSS: rgb(38, 157, 11).
What is the CMYK value of #269D0B?+
#269D0B converts to CMYK(76%, 0%, 93%, 38%) for print. Hex equivalent is #269D0B.
Is #269d0b a warm or cool color?+
#269D0B (#269D0B) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 109° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #269d0b belong to?+
#269D0B belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 109°, 87%, 33% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #269d0b accessible for body text on a white background?+
#269D0B on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.55:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #269d0b?+
The nearest Pantone match for #269D0B (#269D0B) is 7735 C Field Green, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #269D0B in design

Practical guidance for using #269d0b (#269D0B) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#269D0B (#269D0B) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.9:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.5:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #269D0B (#269D0B) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into finance (growth), health, sustainability, organic & natural products. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). 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

#269D0B 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

#269D0B 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.