#002B10 color
The hex color #002B10 is a very dark, vivid green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 0% red, 16.9% green and 6.3% blue (0, 43, 16).
Its hue angle is 142°, with 100% saturation and 8% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 100% cyan, 0% magenta, 63% yellow and 83% black.
The closest named color is Haunted Forest (#032E0E), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.52:1).
#002B10 color codes
| HEX | #002B10 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(0, 43, 16) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(0%, 16.9%, 6.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(142, 100%, 8%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(142, 100%, 17%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(100%, 0%, 63%, 83%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(14.2, -22.2, 13.33) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(14.2, 25.9, 149.03) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(0.957, 1.765, 0.78) | |
| Decimal | 11024 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #002B10, 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 #002B10 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.35:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.52:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #002B10 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.52:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.35:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
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 #002B10 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#2b260eProtanopia
no red cones#262312Deuteranopia
no green cones#002a25Tritanopia
no blue cones#242424Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #002b10; }
.text { color: #002b10; }
.border { border: 2px solid #002b10; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(0 43 16 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #002b10, #002b25); }
Similar colors
#032e0eHaunted Forest#003311Haunted Hills#002d04PCB Green#113311Dark Serpent#003322Pitch-Black Forests#172808Lindworm Green#12390dMelancholia#1c401fQueen of Trees
Closest common color name: British Racing Green.
Questions
- What color is #002B10?
- #002B10 is a very dark, vivid green, closest to the named color Haunted Forest. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #002B10?
- The RGB value is 0, 43, 16: 0 red, 43 green and 16 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #002B10?
- The complementary color is #2B001B, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #002B10?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.35:1 and white text 15.52:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.