#024523 color
The hex color #024523 is a very dark, vivid green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 0.8% red, 27.1% green and 13.7% blue (2, 69, 35).
Its hue angle is 150°, with 94% saturation and 14% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 97% cyan, 0% magenta, 49% yellow and 73% black.
The closest named color is Deep Pond (#014420), a difference of 0.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.18:1).
#024523 color codes
| HEX | #024523 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(2, 69, 35) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(0.8%, 27.1%, 13.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(150, 94%, 14%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(150, 97%, 27%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(97%, 0%, 49%, 73%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(24.92, -28.56, 15.21) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(24.92, 32.36, 151.97) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(2.456, 4.39, 2.308) | |
| Decimal | 148771 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #024523, 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 #024523 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.88:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.18:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #024523 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.18:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.88:1 | 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 #024523 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#453e20Protanopia
no red cones#3e3925Deuteranopia
no green cones#00443dTritanopia
no blue cones#3b3b3bAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #024523; }
.text { color: #024523; }
.border { border: 2px solid #024523; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(2 69 35 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #024523, #024545); }
Similar colors
#014420Deep Pond#014426Lost in the Woods#004225British Racing Green#17462eZucchini#1c401fQueen of Trees#21421eMyrtle#114411Realm of the Underworld#1f5429Moor-Monster
Questions
- What color is #024523?
- #024523 is a very dark, vivid green, closest to the named color Deep Pond. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #024523?
- The RGB value is 2, 69, 35: 2 red, 69 green and 35 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #024523?
- The complementary color is #450224, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #024523?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.88:1 and white text 11.18:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.