#203F22 color
The hex color #203F22 is a very dark, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 12.5% red, 24.7% green and 13.3% blue (32, 63, 34).
Its hue angle is 124°, with 33% saturation and 19% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 49% cyan, 0% magenta, 46% yellow and 75% black.
The closest named color is Queen of Trees (#1C401F), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.7:1).
#203F22 color codes
| HEX | #203F22 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(32, 63, 34) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(12.5%, 24.7%, 13.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(124, 33%, 19%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(124, 49%, 25%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(49%, 0%, 46%, 75%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(23.6, -18.84, 14.29) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(23.6, 23.65, 142.81) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(2.662, 3.977, 2.141) | |
| Decimal | 2113314 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #203F22, 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 #203F22 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.8:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.7:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #203F22 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.7:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.8:1 | 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 #203F22 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#403a20Protanopia
no red cones#3b3724Deuteranopia
no green cones#1c3e38Tritanopia
no blue cones#383838Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #203f22; }
.text { color: #203f22; }
.border { border: 2px solid #203f22; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(32 63 34 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #203f22, #203f32); }
Similar colors
#1c401fQueen of Trees#21421eMyrtle#17462eZucchini#113311Dark Serpent#2f441fForestry#004225British Racing Green#12390dMelancholia#014426Lost in the Woods
Questions
- What color is #203F22?
- #203F22 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 #203F22?
- The RGB value is 32, 63, 34: 32 red, 63 green and 34 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #203F22?
- The complementary color is #3F203D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #203F22?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.8:1 and white text 11.7:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.