#233B00 color
The hex color #233B00 is a very dark, vivid yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 13.7% red, 23.1% green and 0% blue (35, 59, 0).
Its hue angle is 84°, with 100% saturation and 12% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 41% cyan, 0% magenta, 100% yellow and 77% black.
The closest named color is Treetop Cathedral (#2F4A15), a difference of 4.9 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.37:1).
#233B00 color codes
| HEX | #233B00 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(35, 59, 0) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(13.7%, 23.1%, 0%) | |
| HSL | hsl(84, 100%, 12%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(84, 100%, 23%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(41%, 0%, 100%, 77%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(21.89, -19.61, 29.82) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(21.89, 35.69, 123.32) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(2.257, 3.485, 0.554) | |
| Decimal | 2308864 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #233B00, 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 #233B00 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.7:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.37:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #233B00 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.37:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.7:1 | 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 #233B00 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#3e3600Protanopia
no red cones#3b3406Deuteranopia
no green cones#243831Tritanopia
no blue cones#343434Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #233b00; }
.text { color: #233b00; }
.border { border: 2px solid #233b00; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(35 59 0 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #233b00, #053b00); }
Similar colors
#2f4a15Treetop Cathedral#12390dMelancholia#223311Darkest Forest#2f441fForestry#373e02Dark Olive#114411Realm of the Underworld#21421eMyrtle#004400Woodland Grass
Closest common color name: Army Green.
Questions
- What color is #233B00?
- #233B00 is a very dark, vivid yellow-green, closest to the named color Treetop Cathedral. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #233B00?
- The RGB value is 35, 59, 0: 35 red, 59 green and 0 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #233B00?
- The complementary color is #18003B, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #233B00?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.7:1 and white text 12.37:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.