#203B23 color
The hex color #203B23 is a very dark, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 12.5% red, 23.1% green and 13.7% blue (32, 59, 35).
Its hue angle is 127°, with 30% saturation and 18% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 46% cyan, 0% magenta, 41% yellow and 77% black.
The closest named color is Queen of Trees (#1C401F), a difference of 3.5 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.27:1).
#203B23 color codes
| HEX | #203B23 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(32, 59, 35) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(12.5%, 23.1%, 13.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(127, 30%, 18%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(127, 46%, 23%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(46%, 0%, 41%, 77%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(22.15, -16.47, 11.74) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(22.15, 20.22, 144.51) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(2.463, 3.556, 2.146) | |
| Decimal | 2112291 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #203B23, 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 #203B23 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.71:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.27:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #203B23 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.27:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.71:1 | 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 #203B23 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#3c3721Protanopia
no red cones#383424Deuteranopia
no green cones#1c3a35Tritanopia
no blue cones#353535Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #203b23; }
.text { color: #203b23; }
.border { border: 2px solid #203b23; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(32 59 35 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #203b23, #203b31); }
Similar colors
#1c401fQueen of Trees#21421eMyrtle#113311Dark Serpent#264334Everglade#17462eZucchini#36482fPalm Leaf#223311Darkest Forest#2f441fForestry
Closest common color name: British Racing Green.
Questions
- What color is #203B23?
- #203B23 is a very dark, desaturated green, closest to the named color Queen of Trees. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #203B23?
- The RGB value is 32, 59, 35: 32 red, 59 green and 35 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #203B23?
- The complementary color is #3B2038, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #203B23?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.71:1 and white text 12.27:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.