#244130 color
The hex color #244130 is a very dark, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 14.1% red, 25.5% green and 18.8% blue (36, 65, 48).
Its hue angle is 145°, with 29% saturation and 20% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 45% cyan, 0% magenta, 26% yellow and 75% black.
The closest named color is Everglade (#264334), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.21:1).
#244130 color codes
| HEX | #244130 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(36, 65, 48) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(14.1%, 25.5%, 18.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(145, 29%, 20%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(145, 45%, 25%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(45%, 0%, 26%, 75%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(24.86, -15.48, 7.01) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(24.86, 16.99, 155.62) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(3.151, 4.369, 3.473) | |
| Decimal | 2375984 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #244130, 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 #244130 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.87:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.21:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #244130 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.21:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.87:1 | 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 #244130 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#413d2fProtanopia
no red cones#3c3a31Deuteranopia
no green cones#1e413cTritanopia
no blue cones#3b3b3bAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #244130; }
.text { color: #244130; }
.border { border: 2px solid #244130; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(36 65 48 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #244130, #24413e); }
Similar colors
#264334Everglade#17462eZucchini#334d41Pine Needle#394c3bMountain View#36482fPalm Leaf#1c401fQueen of Trees#003322Pitch-Black Forests#3a533dHighlander
Closest common color name: British Racing Green.
Questions
- What color is #244130?
- #244130 is a very dark, desaturated green, closest to the named color Everglade. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #244130?
- The RGB value is 36, 65, 48: 36 red, 65 green and 48 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #244130?
- The complementary color is #412435, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #244130?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.87:1 and white text 11.21:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.