#20271F color
The hex color #20271F is a very dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 12.5% red, 15.3% green and 12.2% blue (32, 39, 31).
Its hue angle is 113°, with 11% saturation and 14% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 18% cyan, 0% magenta, 21% yellow and 85% black.
The closest named color is Underworld (#1E231C), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.31:1).
#20271F color codes
| HEX | #20271F | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(32, 39, 31) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(12.5%, 15.3%, 12.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(113, 11%, 14%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(113, 21%, 15%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(18%, 0%, 21%, 85%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(14.72, -5.11, 4.26) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(14.72, 6.66, 140.16) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(1.568, 1.857, 1.572) | |
| Decimal | 2107167 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #20271F, 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 #20271F | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.37:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.31:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #20271F as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.31:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.37:1 | 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 #20271F looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#27261fProtanopia
no red cones#26251fDeuteranopia
no green cones#202625Tritanopia
no blue cones#252525Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #20271f; }
.text { color: #20271f; }
.border { border: 2px solid #20271f; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(32 39 31 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #20271f, #1f2722); }
Similar colors
#1e231cUnderworld#2b2e26Marshland#2b322dTerminal Black#262926Bitter Liquorice#162825Swamp Thing#293432Aztec#313330Oil#262a2bGraphite Black
Closest common color name: Onyx.
Questions
- What color is #20271F?
- #20271F is a very dark, grayish green, closest to the named color Underworld. It belongs to the black family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #20271F?
- The RGB value is 32, 39, 31: 32 red, 39 green and 31 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #20271F?
- The complementary color is #261F27, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #20271F?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.37:1 and white text 15.31:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.