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#288828 color code is #288828. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #288828.

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#288828 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #288828 is 0.1821. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.52:1 against white and 4.64:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#288828 on white4.52:1AA
The quick brown fox
#288828 on black4.64:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #2888284.52:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #2888284.64:1AA

#288828 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #288828?+
The hex code for #288828 is #288828. In RGB it's rgb(40, 136, 40), and in HSL it's hsl(120, 55%, 35%).
What is the RGB value of #288828?+
#288828 in RGB is (40, 136, 40). Written in CSS: rgb(40, 136, 40).
What is the CMYK value of #288828?+
#288828 converts to CMYK(71%, 0%, 71%, 47%) for print. Hex equivalent is #288828.
Is #288828 a warm or cool color?+
#288828 (#288828) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 120° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #288828 belong to?+
#288828 belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 120°, 55%, 35% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #288828 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#288828 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.52:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #288828?+
The nearest Pantone match for #288828 (#288828) is 7733 C Clover Green, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #288828 in design

Practical guidance for using #288828 (#288828) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#288828 is highly versatile in UI — readable in both directions (4.5:1 vs white, 4.6:1 vs black). Use it for body text, button fills, borders, or accents in either light or dark themes.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #288828 (#288828) 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

#288828 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

#288828 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.