#236D48 color
The hex color #236D48 is a dark, moderate spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 13.7% red, 42.7% green and 28.2% blue (35, 109, 72).
Its hue angle is 150°, with 51% saturation and 28% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 68% cyan, 0% magenta, 34% yellow and 57% black.
The closest named color is Into the Green (#0D6C49), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.26:1).
#236D48 color codes
| HEX | #236D48 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(35, 109, 72) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(13.7%, 42.7%, 28.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(150, 51%, 28%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(150, 68%, 43%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(68%, 0%, 34%, 57%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(40.83, -32.14, 14.18) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(40.83, 35.13, 156.2) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(7.331, 11.762, 8.014) | |
| Decimal | 2321736 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #236D48, 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 #236D48 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.35:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.26:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #236D48 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.26:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.35:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
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 #236D48 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#6c6446Protanopia
no red cones#625d4aDeuteranopia
no green cones#006c63Tritanopia
no blue cones#606060Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #236d48; }
.text { color: #236d48; }
.border { border: 2px solid #236d48; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(35 109 72 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #236d48, #236d6d); }
Similar colors
#0d6c49Into the Green#136843Jewel#336644Forest Serenade#3d7049Parsley Sprig#006a4eBottle Green#117755Greasy Greens#157954Opal Green#1b6634Bucolic
Questions
- What color is #236D48?
- #236D48 is a dark, moderate spring green, closest to the named color Into the Green. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #236D48?
- The RGB value is 35, 109, 72: 35 red, 109 green and 72 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #236D48?
- The complementary color is #6D2348, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #236D48?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.35:1 and white text 6.26:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.