#234C3C color
The hex color #234C3C is a dark, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 13.7% red, 29.8% green and 23.5% blue (35, 76, 60).
Its hue angle is 157°, with 37% saturation and 22% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 54% cyan, 0% magenta, 21% yellow and 70% black.
The closest named color is Everglade (#264334), a difference of 3.7 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.68:1).
#234C3C color codes
| HEX | #234C3C | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(35, 76, 60) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(13.7%, 29.8%, 23.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(157, 37%, 22%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(157, 54%, 30%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(54%, 0%, 21%, 70%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(29.04, -18.87, 5.14) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(29.04, 19.56, 164.76) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(4.093, 5.852, 5.188) | |
| Decimal | 2313276 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #234C3C, 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 #234C3C | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.17:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.68:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #234C3C as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.68:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.17:1 | 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 #234C3C looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#4a473bProtanopia
no red cones#44433dDeuteranopia
no green cones#154c47Tritanopia
no blue cones#444444Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #234c3c; }
.text { color: #234c3c; }
.border { border: 2px solid #234c3c; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(35 76 60 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #234c3c, #23474c); }
Similar colors
#264334Everglade#17462eZucchini#334d41Pine Needle#33534bHunter#024a43Tropical Forest#3a533dHighlander#125b49Evergreen#394c3bMountain View
Closest common color name: British Racing Green.
Questions
- What color is #234C3C?
- #234C3C is a dark, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Everglade. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #234C3C?
- The RGB value is 35, 76, 60: 35 red, 76 green and 60 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #234C3C?
- The complementary color is #4C2333, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #234C3C?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.17:1 and white text 9.68:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.