#223B29 color
The hex color #223B29 is a very dark, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 13.3% red, 23.1% green and 16.1% blue (34, 59, 41).
Its hue angle is 137°, with 27% saturation and 18% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 42% cyan, 0% magenta, 31% yellow and 77% black.
The closest named color is Everglade (#264334), a difference of 3.1 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.17:1).
#223B29 color codes
| HEX | #223B29 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(34, 59, 41) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(13.3%, 23.1%, 16.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(137, 27%, 18%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(137, 42%, 23%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(42%, 0%, 31%, 77%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(22.4, -14.41, 8.18) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(22.4, 16.57, 150.42) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(2.624, 3.628, 2.659) | |
| Decimal | 2243369 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #223B29, 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 #223B29 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.73:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.17:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #223B29 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.17:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.73:1 | 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 #223B29 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#3b3728Protanopia
no red cones#37342aDeuteranopia
no green cones#1e3a36Tritanopia
no blue cones#363636Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #223b29; }
.text { color: #223b29; }
.border { border: 2px solid #223b29; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(34 59 41 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #223b29, #223b35); }
Similar colors
#264334Everglade#17462eZucchini#36482fPalm Leaf#1c401fQueen of Trees#003322Pitch-Black Forests#394c3bMountain View#21421eMyrtle#334d41Pine Needle
Closest common color name: British Racing Green.
Questions
- What color is #223B29?
- #223B29 is a very dark, desaturated green, closest to the named color Everglade. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #223B29?
- The RGB value is 34, 59, 41: 34 red, 59 green and 41 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #223B29?
- The complementary color is #3B2234, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #223B29?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.73:1 and white text 12.17:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.