#233631 color
The hex color #233631 is a very dark, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 13.7% red, 21.2% green and 19.2% blue (35, 54, 49).
Its hue angle is 164°, with 21% saturation and 17% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 35% cyan, 0% magenta, 9% yellow and 79% black.
The closest named color is Aztec (#293432), a difference of 4 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.78:1).
#233631 color codes
| HEX | #233631 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(35, 54, 49) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(13.7%, 21.2%, 19.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(164, 21%, 17%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(164, 35%, 21%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(35%, 0%, 9%, 79%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(20.89, -9.02, 0.69) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(20.89, 9.05, 175.65) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(2.566, 3.217, 3.391) | |
| Decimal | 2307633 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #233631, 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 #233631 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.64:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.78:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #233631 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.78:1 | 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 #233631 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#353431Protanopia
no red cones#313131Deuteranopia
no green cones#1e3734Tritanopia
no blue cones#323232Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #233631; }
.text { color: #233631; }
.border { border: 2px solid #233631; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(35 54 49 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #233631, #233236); }
Similar colors
#293432Aztec#162825Swamp Thing#2b322dTerminal Black#133337Elite Teal#12403cBotanical Night#224347Emerald Forest#264334Everglade#3c463eDeep Forest
Closest common color name: Onyx.
Questions
- What color is #233631?
- #233631 is a very dark, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Aztec. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #233631?
- The RGB value is 35, 54, 49: 35 red, 54 green and 49 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #233631?
- The complementary color is #362328, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #233631?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.64:1 and white text 12.78:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.