Theory
Ink Green
Ink Green
#2D4239Click to copy
Ink Green Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(45, 66, 57)Copy
HSLhsl(154, 19%, 22%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(154, 32%, 26%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(32%, 0%, 14%, 74%)Copy
Ink Green Color Schemes
Complementary
#2D4239
Click to copy#422D36
Click to copyAnalogous
#2D422E
Click to copy#2D4142
Click to copySplit Complementary
#422D41
Click to copy#422E2D
Click to copyMonochromatic
#2D4239
Click to copy#666F6B
Click to copy#9AA19E
Click to copy#040505
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyInk Green WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
10.77 : 1
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Black background #000000
1.95 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
9.88 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
1.17 : 1
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Ink Green Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Ink Green Color Introduction
Definition
Ink Green (HEX #2D4239) has the RGB value rgb(45, 66, 57), the HSL value hsl(154°, 19%, 22%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(32%, 0%, 14%, 74%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Ink Green is #422D36, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #2D422E and #2D4042 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#422D40, #422E2D) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Ink Green uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Ink Green has a contrast ratio of 10.77:1 against white and 1.95:1 against black; paired with a white background it reaches AAA, making body text highly readable.
Color Characteristics
Green is the base color of nature, evoking forests, lawns and new plants. Calm yet full of life, it carries a natural sense of trust in environmental, health and finance sectors. Specifically, Ink Green has a lightness of 22% and a saturation of 19%, steady and powerful as a background or primary color, pairing well with light text for good readability; moreover, its saturation is fairly low and its gray tone is soft, carrying a quiet, Morandi-like character. In a word: A deep, cool-toned green that also carries an introspective mood, a common color scheme for the reception areas of law firms.
Color Psychology
Green can evoke relaxation, safety and balance, with a marked soothing effect; psychologically it symbolizes nature, health and hope. For this reason Ink Green tends to leave a first impression of being calm and natural in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Green suits environmental campaigns, healthcare, tea brands and any scene that needs to convey natural trust. In real projects, Ink Green is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Green”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Ink Green Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.
