#234A29 color
The hex color #234A29 is a dark, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 13.7% red, 29% green and 16.1% blue (35, 74, 41).
Its hue angle is 129°, with 36% saturation and 21% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 53% cyan, 0% magenta, 45% yellow and 71% black.
The closest named color is Myrtle (#21421E), a difference of 3 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.08:1).
#234A29 color codes
| HEX | #234A29 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(35, 74, 41) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(13.7%, 29%, 16.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(129, 36%, 21%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(129, 53%, 29%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(53%, 0%, 45%, 71%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(27.89, -22.15, 15.55) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(27.89, 27.07, 144.92) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(3.542, 5.415, 2.956) | |
| Decimal | 2312745 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #234A29, 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 #234A29 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.08:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.08:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #234A29 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.08:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.08:1 | 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 #234A29 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#4b4427Protanopia
no red cones#45402bDeuteranopia
no green cones#1c4842Tritanopia
no blue cones#424242Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #234a29; }
.text { color: #234a29; }
.border { border: 2px solid #234a29; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(35 74 41 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #234a29, #234a3d); }
Similar colors
#21421eMyrtle#1c401fQueen of Trees#17462eZucchini#1f5429Moor-Monster#014420Deep Pond#014426Lost in the Woods#004225British Racing Green#2f441fForestry
Questions
- What color is #234A29?
- #234A29 is a dark, desaturated green, closest to the named color Myrtle. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #234A29?
- The RGB value is 35, 74, 41: 35 red, 74 green and 41 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #234A29?
- The complementary color is #4A2344, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #234A29?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.08:1 and white text 10.08:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.