#202B2F color
The hex color #202B2F is a very dark, grayish azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 12.5% red, 16.9% green and 18.4% blue (32, 43, 47).
Its hue angle is 196°, with 19% saturation and 15% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 32% cyan, 9% magenta, 0% yellow and 82% black.
The closest named color is Black Pearl (#1E272C), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.5:1).
#202B2F color codes
| HEX | #202B2F | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(32, 43, 47) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(12.5%, 16.9%, 18.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(196, 19%, 15%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(196, 32%, 18%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(32%, 9%, 0%, 82%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(16.7, -3.54, -4.14) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(16.7, 5.45, 229.47) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(1.972, 2.24, 3.017) | |
| Decimal | 2108207 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #202B2F, 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 #202B2F | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.45:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.5:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #202B2F as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.5:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.45:1 | 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 #202B2F looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#292a2fProtanopia
no red cones#26282fDeuteranopia
no green cones#1b2c2cTritanopia
no blue cones#292929Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #202b2f; }
.text { color: #202b2f; }
.border { border: 2px solid #202b2f; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(32 43 47 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #202b2f, #20242f); }
Similar colors
#1e272cBlack Pearl#242a2eCinder#293135Nightmare Fuel#2a3439Gunmetal#262a2bGraphite Black#172b36Oceanic Noir#10252aSunken Ship#0f282fBlack Box
Questions
- What color is #202B2F?
- #202B2F is a very dark, grayish azure, closest to the named color Black Pearl. It belongs to the black family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #202B2F?
- The RGB value is 32, 43, 47: 32 red, 43 green and 47 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #202B2F?
- The complementary color is #2F2420, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #202B2F?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.45:1 and white text 14.5:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.