#183F2B color
The hex color #183F2B is a very dark, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 9.4% red, 24.7% green and 16.9% blue (24, 63, 43).
Its hue angle is 149°, with 45% saturation and 17% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 62% cyan, 0% magenta, 32% yellow and 75% black.
The closest named color is Zucchini (#17462E), a difference of 2.7 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.77:1).
#183F2B color codes
| HEX | #183F2B | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(24, 63, 43) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(9.4%, 24.7%, 16.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(149, 45%, 17%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(149, 62%, 25%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(62%, 0%, 32%, 75%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(23.42, -19.44, 8.19) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(23.42, 21.09, 157.15) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(2.59, 3.923, 2.906) | |
| Decimal | 1589035 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #183F2B, 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 #183F2B | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.78:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.77:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #183F2B as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.77:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.78:1 | 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 #183F2B looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#3e3a2aProtanopia
no red cones#39362cDeuteranopia
no green cones#0b3f3aTritanopia
no blue cones#383838Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #183f2b; }
.text { color: #183f2b; }
.border { border: 2px solid #183f2b; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(24 63 43 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #183f2b, #183f3f); }
Similar colors
#17462eZucchini#264334Everglade#003322Pitch-Black Forests#004225British Racing Green#014426Lost in the Woods#1c401fQueen of Trees#21421eMyrtle#014420Deep Pond
Questions
- What color is #183F2B?
- #183F2B is a very dark, desaturated green, closest to the named color Zucchini. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #183F2B?
- The RGB value is 24, 63, 43: 24 red, 63 green and 43 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #183F2B?
- The complementary color is #3F182C, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #183F2B?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.78:1 and white text 11.77:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.