Monster Monstera color: hex code #2F8351
Monster Monstera has the hex code #2F8351. It is a dark, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 18.4% red, 51.4% green and 31.8% blue (47, 131, 81).
Its hue angle is 144°, with 47% saturation and 35% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 64% cyan, 0% magenta, 38% yellow and 49% black.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.68:1).
Monster Monstera (#2F8351) color codes
| HEX | #2F8351 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(47, 131, 81) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(18.4%, 51.4%, 31.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(144, 47%, 35%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(144, 64%, 51%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(64%, 0%, 38%, 49%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(48.8, -37.32, 19.77) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(48.8, 42.24, 152.09) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(10.773, 17.43, 10.58) | |
| Decimal | 3113809 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Monster Monstera, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #2F8351 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.49:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.68:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #2F8351 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.68:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.49:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #2F8351 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#83794eProtanopia
no red cones#787154Deuteranopia
no green cones#0c8176Tritanopia
no blue cones#747474Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #2f8351; }
.text { color: #2f8351; }
.border { border: 2px solid #2f8351; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(47 131 81 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #2f8351, #2f837b); }Similar colors
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See #2F8351 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #2F8351?
- #2F8351 is a dark, desaturated green known as Monster Monstera. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Monster Monstera?
- The RGB value is 47, 131, 81: 47 red, 131 green and 81 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Monster Monstera?
- The complementary color is #832F61, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #2F8351?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.49:1 and white text 4.68:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.