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#289828 color code is #289828. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #289828.

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#289828 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #289828 is 0.2306. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.74:1 against white and 5.61:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#289828 on white3.74:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#289828 on black5.61:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #2898283.74:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #2898285.61:1AA

#289828 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #289828?+
The hex code for #289828 is #289828. In RGB it's rgb(40, 152, 40), and in HSL it's hsl(120, 58%, 38%).
What is the RGB value of #289828?+
#289828 in RGB is (40, 152, 40). Written in CSS: rgb(40, 152, 40).
What is the CMYK value of #289828?+
#289828 converts to CMYK(74%, 0%, 74%, 40%) for print. Hex equivalent is #289828.
Is #289828 a warm or cool color?+
#289828 (#289828) 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 #289828 belong to?+
#289828 belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 120°, 58%, 38% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #289828 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#289828 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.74:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #289828?+
The nearest Pantone match for #289828 (#289828) is 7739 C Vivid Grass, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #289828 in design

Practical guidance for using #289828 (#289828) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#289828 (#289828) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.6:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.7:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #289828 (#289828) 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

#289828 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

#289828 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.