What color is #2B8867?

#2B8867 is a dark teal-green. In RGB it is rgb(43, 136, 103), and in HSL hsl(159, 52%, 35%).

Is #2B8867 accessible as text?

On white, #2B8867 has a contrast ratio of 4.36:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 4.82:1 (passes). For text placed on #2B8867, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #2B8867?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is emerald-700 (#007A55).

What colors go well with #2B8867?

#2B8867 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #882B4B. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #2B8867 below.

Is #2B8867 good for buttons?

#2B8867 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #2B8867 — white text only reaches 4.36:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #2B8867 the same as CSS seagreen?

No — #2B8867 is not the CSS named color seagreen, but seagreen (#2E8B57) is the closest CSS named color.

#2B8867 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #2B8867

Not just a swatch — here's how #2B8867 works with other colors. Named schemes with #2B8867 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #2B8867 Accent #A7C4BB Surface #E1D9BE Secondary #9AA0A0 Anchor #1B3548

Viridian opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Vintage Leather Lead · 5 colors

Lead #2B8867 Secondary #744F1A Surface #E5DBC0 Accent #3B5141 Anchor #5B2320

Viridian plays the worn-leather lead, deepened by saddle brown and an oxblood anchor, softened by aged cream and cooled by a muted forest green.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #2B8867 Anchor #382B1E Surface #EDE4D0 Accent #849B6F Secondary #3A3833

Viridian anchors this café scheme as the warm mid-tone, lifted by latte cream and a muted sage accent and grounded by espresso brown and a warm charcoal.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #2B8867 Surface #F0E8D6 Anchor #612027 Accent #E5C4B9 Secondary #342B2C

Viridian sits between cream and a deep berry here, softened by a blush accent and grounded by charcoal.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #2B8867 Secondary #8CA79A Support #989286 Ink #17140F

Viridian is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Viridian carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #2B8867 actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 37/100

Cool

Reads cool and recessive — calming, technical, good for trust-led UI.

Softness 47/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 44/100

Moderate

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 69/100

High

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 65/100

High

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 51/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 27/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 92/100

Very high

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 28/100

Low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 80/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #2B8867 with

Jade Green Teal Blue Cordovan Platinum Dark Slate Gray

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Too mid-tone for a filled button — darken for the fill. AA Large

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with white text at 4.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #D1EAE2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #2B8886 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #2B8867 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #2B8867;
  --color-base-rgb: 43 136 103;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(56.3% 0.101 165.5);
  --color-50: #F3FCF9;
  --color-100: #DFF6EE;
  --color-200: #C1EBDD;
  --color-300: #96D9C2;
  --color-400: #6EC4A6;
  --color-500: #4DA888;
  --color-600: #41816B;
  --color-700: #325C4E;
  --color-800: #243D34;
  --color-900: #182621;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  viridian: {
    50: '#F3FCF9',
    100: '#DFF6EE',
    200: '#C1EBDD',
    300: '#96D9C2',
    400: '#6EC4A6',
    500: '#4DA888',
    600: '#41816B',
    700: '#325C4E',
    800: '#243D34',
    900: '#182621',
  },
}

$base: #2B8867;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F3FCF9;
$base-100: #DFF6EE;
$base-200: #C1EBDD;
$base-300: #96D9C2;
$base-400: #6EC4A6;
$base-500: #4DA888;
$base-600: #41816B;
$base-700: #325C4E;
$base-800: #243D34;
$base-900: #182621;
$base-hover: #226D53;
$base-subtle: #BAE1D3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#2B8867",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F3FCF9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#DFF6EE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#C1EBDD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#96D9C2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#6EC4A6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#4DA888",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#41816B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#325C4E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#243D34",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#182621",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #2B8867

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Pairs with #2B8867

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