#223722 color
The hex color #223722 is a very dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 13.3% red, 21.6% green and 13.3% blue (34, 55, 34).
Its hue angle is 120°, with 24% saturation and 17% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 38% cyan, 0% magenta, 38% yellow and 78% black.
The closest named color is Everglade (#264334), a difference of 5.1 ΔE.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.82:1).
#223722 color codes
| HEX | #223722 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(34, 55, 34) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(13.3%, 21.6%, 13.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(120, 24%, 17%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(120, 38%, 22%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(38%, 0%, 38%, 78%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(20.78, -13.61, 10.59) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(20.78, 17.25, 142.12) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(2.315, 3.188, 2.006) | |
| Decimal | 2242338 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #223722, 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 #223722 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.64:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.82:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #223722 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.82:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.64:1 | 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 #223722 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#383321Protanopia
no red cones#353123Deuteranopia
no green cones#203632Tritanopia
no blue cones#323232Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #223722; }
.text { color: #223722; }
.border { border: 2px solid #223722; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(34 55 34 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #223722, #22372d); }
Similar colors
#264334Everglade#223311Darkest Forest#1c401fQueen of Trees#113311Dark Serpent#36482fPalm Leaf#172808Lindworm Green#21421eMyrtle#17240bMidnight Pines
Closest common color name: British Racing Green.
Questions
- What color is #223722?
- #223722 is a very dark, grayish green, closest to the named color Everglade. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #223722?
- The RGB value is 34, 55, 34: 34 red, 55 green and 34 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #223722?
- The complementary color is #372237, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #223722?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.64:1 and white text 12.82:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.