#233A2B color
The hex color #233A2B is a very dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 13.7% red, 22.7% green and 16.9% blue (35, 58, 43).
Its hue angle is 141°, with 25% saturation and 18% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 40% cyan, 0% magenta, 26% 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 12.27:1).
#233A2B color codes
| HEX | #233A2B | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(35, 58, 43) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(13.7%, 22.7%, 16.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(141, 25%, 18%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(141, 40%, 23%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(40%, 0%, 26%, 77%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(22.15, -12.98, 6.52) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(22.15, 14.53, 153.34) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(2.642, 3.558, 2.833) | |
| Decimal | 2308651 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #233A2B, 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 #233A2B | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.71:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.27:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #233A2B as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.27:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.71:1 | 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 #233A2B looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#3a372aProtanopia
no red cones#36342cDeuteranopia
no green cones#1f3a36Tritanopia
no blue cones#353535Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #233a2b; }
.text { color: #233a2b; }
.border { border: 2px solid #233a2b; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(35 58 43 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #233a2b, #233a36); }
Similar colors
#264334Everglade#394c3bMountain View#36482fPalm Leaf#003322Pitch-Black Forests#334d41Pine Needle#17462eZucchini#1c401fQueen of Trees#12403cBotanical Night
Closest common color name: British Racing Green.
Questions
- What color is #233A2B?
- #233A2B 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 #233A2B?
- The RGB value is 35, 58, 43: 35 red, 58 green and 43 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #233A2B?
- The complementary color is #3A2332, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #233A2B?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.71:1 and white text 12.27:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.