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#2A9720 color code is #2A9720. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #2a9720.

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#2A9720 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #2A9720 is 0.2273. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.79:1 against white and 5.55:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#2A9720 on white3.79:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#2A9720 on black5.55:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #2A97203.79:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #2A97205.55:1AA

#2A9720 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #2A9720?+
The hex code for #2A9720 is #2A9720. In RGB it's rgb(42, 151, 32), and in HSL it's hsl(115, 65%, 36%).
What is the RGB value of #2A9720?+
#2A9720 in RGB is (42, 151, 32). Written in CSS: rgb(42, 151, 32).
What is the CMYK value of #2A9720?+
#2A9720 converts to CMYK(72%, 0%, 79%, 41%) for print. Hex equivalent is #2A9720.
Is #2a9720 a warm or cool color?+
#2A9720 (#2A9720) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 115° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #2a9720 belong to?+
#2A9720 belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 115°, 65%, 36% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #2a9720 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#2A9720 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.79:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #2a9720?+
The nearest Pantone match for #2A9720 (#2A9720) is 7739 C Vivid Grass, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #2A9720 in design

Practical guidance for using #2a9720 (#2A9720) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#2A9720 (#2A9720) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.5:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.8:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #2A9720 (#2A9720) 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

#2A9720 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

#2A9720 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.