#232F1A color
The hex color #232F1A is a very dark, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 13.7% red, 18.4% green and 10.2% blue (35, 47, 26).
Its hue angle is 94°, with 29% saturation and 14% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 26% cyan, 0% magenta, 45% yellow and 82% black.
The closest named color is Midnight Pines (#17240B), a difference of 3.8 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.07:1).
#232F1A color codes
| HEX | #232F1A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(35, 47, 26) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(13.7%, 18.4%, 10.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(94, 29%, 14%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(94, 45%, 18%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(26%, 0%, 45%, 82%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(17.76, -9.91, 11.88) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(17.76, 15.47, 129.83) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(1.896, 2.465, 1.353) | |
| Decimal | 2305818 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #232F1A, 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 #232F1A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.49:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.07:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #232F1A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.07:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.49:1 | 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 #232F1A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#312c19Protanopia
no red cones#2f2b1bDeuteranopia
no green cones#232d2aTritanopia
no blue cones#2b2b2bAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #232f1a; }
.text { color: #232f1a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #232f1a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(35 47 26 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #232f1a, #1a2f1b); }
Similar colors
#17240bMidnight Pines#172808Lindworm Green#223311Darkest Forest#112211Nightmare#113311Dark Serpent#2b2e26Marshland#36482fPalm Leaf#1e231cUnderworld
Closest common color name: Onyx.
Questions
- What color is #232F1A?
- #232F1A is a very dark, desaturated green, closest to the named color Midnight Pines. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #232F1A?
- The RGB value is 35, 47, 26: 35 red, 47 green and 26 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #232F1A?
- The complementary color is #261A2F, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #232F1A?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.49:1 and white text 14.07:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.