#212E00 color
The hex color #212E00 is a very dark, vivid yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 12.9% red, 18% green and 0% blue (33, 46, 0).
Its hue angle is 77°, with 100% saturation and 9% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 28% cyan, 0% magenta, 100% yellow and 82% black.
The closest named color is Darkest Forest (#223311), a difference of 3.2 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.43:1).
#212E00 color codes
| HEX | #212E00 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(33, 46, 0) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(12.9%, 18%, 0%) | |
| HSL | hsl(77, 100%, 9%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(77, 100%, 18%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(28%, 0%, 100%, 82%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(16.88, -13.47, 24.03) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(16.88, 27.54, 119.27) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(1.604, 2.277, 0.355) | |
| Decimal | 2174464 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #212E00, 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 #212E00 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.43:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #212E00 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.43:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.46:1 | 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 #212E00 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#312a00Protanopia
no red cones#302903Deuteranopia
no green cones#232b26Tritanopia
no blue cones#2a2a2aAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #212e00; }
.text { color: #212e00; }
.border { border: 2px solid #212e00; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(33 46 0 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #212e00, #0a2e00); }
Similar colors
#223311Darkest Forest#172808Lindworm Green#17240bMidnight Pines#333300Wasabi Nori#113311Dark Serpent#12390dMelancholia#373e02Dark Olive#2f441fForestry
Closest common color name: British Racing Green.
Questions
- What color is #212E00?
- #212E00 is a very dark, vivid yellow-green, closest to the named color Darkest Forest. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #212E00?
- The RGB value is 33, 46, 0: 33 red, 46 green and 0 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #212E00?
- The complementary color is #0D002E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #212E00?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.46:1 and white text 14.43:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.