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#387828 color code is #387828. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #387828.

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#387828 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #387828 is 0.1443. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.40:1 against white and 3.89:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#387828 on white5.40:1AA
The quick brown fox
#387828 on black3.89:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #3878285.40:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #3878283.89:1AA Large

#387828 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #387828?+
The hex code for #387828 is #387828. In RGB it's rgb(56, 120, 40), and in HSL it's hsl(108, 50%, 31%).
What is the RGB value of #387828?+
#387828 in RGB is (56, 120, 40). Written in CSS: rgb(56, 120, 40).
What is the CMYK value of #387828?+
#387828 converts to CMYK(53%, 0%, 67%, 53%) for print. Hex equivalent is #387828.
Is #387828 a warm or cool color?+
#387828 (#387828) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 108° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #387828 belong to?+
#387828 belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 108°, 50%, 31% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #387828 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#387828 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.4:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #387828?+
The nearest Pantone match for #387828 (#387828) is 7496 C Forest Green, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #387828 in design

Practical guidance for using #387828 (#387828) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #387828 (#387828) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.4:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #387828 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #387828 (#387828) 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

#387828 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

#387828 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.