#203735 color
The hex color #203735 is a very dark, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 12.5% red, 21.6% green and 20.8% blue (32, 55, 53).
Its hue angle is 175°, with 26% saturation and 17% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 42% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 78% black.
The closest named color is Elite Teal (#133337), a difference of 3.8 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.66:1).
#203735 color codes
| HEX | #203735 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(32, 55, 53) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(12.5%, 21.6%, 20.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(175, 26%, 17%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(175, 42%, 22%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(42%, 0%, 4%, 78%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(21.19, -9.58, -1.61) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(21.19, 9.72, 189.54) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(2.604, 3.296, 3.866) | |
| Decimal | 2111285 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #203735, 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 #203735 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.66:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.66:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #203735 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.66:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.66:1 | 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 #203735 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#353535Protanopia
no red cones#303235Deuteranopia
no green cones#173836Tritanopia
no blue cones#333333Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #203735; }
.text { color: #203735; }
.border { border: 2px solid #203735; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(32 55 53 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #203735, #202d37); }
Similar colors
#133337Elite Teal#293432Aztec#162825Swamp Thing#224347Emerald Forest#1c3b42Royal Neptune#1c3d44Sunken Harbour#12403cBotanical Night#27454aMysterious Waters
Closest common color name: Dark Slate Gray.
Questions
- What color is #203735?
- #203735 is a very dark, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Elite Teal. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #203735?
- The RGB value is 32, 55, 53: 32 red, 55 green and 53 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #203735?
- The complementary color is #372022, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #203735?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.66:1 and white text 12.66:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.