#204932 color
The hex color #204932 is a dark, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 12.5% red, 28.6% green and 19.6% blue (32, 73, 50).
Its hue angle is 146°, with 39% saturation and 21% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 56% cyan, 0% magenta, 32% yellow and 71% black.
The closest named color is Zucchini (#17462E), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.19:1).
#204932 color codes
| HEX | #204932 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(32, 73, 50) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(12.5%, 28.6%, 19.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(146, 39%, 21%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(146, 56%, 29%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(56%, 0%, 32%, 71%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(27.58, -20.65, 9.47) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(27.58, 22.72, 155.35) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(3.554, 5.302, 3.853) | |
| Decimal | 2115890 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #204932, 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 #204932 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.06:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.19:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #204932 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.19:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.06:1 | 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 #204932 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#494431Protanopia
no red cones#433f33Deuteranopia
no green cones#154843Tritanopia
no blue cones#414141Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #204932; }
.text { color: #204932; }
.border { border: 2px solid #204932; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(32 73 50 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #204932, #204947); }
Similar colors
#17462eZucchini#264334Everglade#014426Lost in the Woods#004225British Racing Green#1c401fQueen of Trees#014420Deep Pond#21421eMyrtle#3a533dHighlander
Questions
- What color is #204932?
- #204932 is a dark, desaturated green, closest to the named color Zucchini. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #204932?
- The RGB value is 32, 73, 50: 32 red, 73 green and 50 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #204932?
- The complementary color is #492037, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #204932?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.06:1 and white text 10.19:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.