#254A2F color
The hex color #254A2F is a dark, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 14.5% red, 29% green and 18.4% blue (37, 74, 47).
Its hue angle is 136°, with 33% saturation and 22% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 50% cyan, 0% magenta, 36% yellow and 71% black.
The closest named color is Zucchini (#17462E), a difference of 2.7 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10:1).
#254A2F color codes
| HEX | #254A2F | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(37, 74, 47) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(14.5%, 29%, 18.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(136, 33%, 22%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(136, 50%, 29%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(50%, 0%, 36%, 71%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(28.1, -20.27, 12.13) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(28.1, 23.62, 149.11) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(3.725, 5.496, 3.553) | |
| Decimal | 2443823 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #254A2F, 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 #254A2F | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.1:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #254A2F as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.1:1 | 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 #254A2F looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#4a452dProtanopia
no red cones#454131Deuteranopia
no green cones#1e4943Tritanopia
no blue cones#424242Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #254a2f; }
.text { color: #254a2f; }
.border { border: 2px solid #254a2f; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(37 74 47 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #254a2f, #254a42); }
Similar colors
#17462eZucchini#1c401fQueen of Trees#21421eMyrtle#014426Lost in the Woods#004225British Racing Green#3a533dHighlander#264334Everglade#014420Deep Pond
Questions
- What color is #254A2F?
- #254A2F is a dark, desaturated green, closest to the named color Zucchini. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #254A2F?
- The RGB value is 37, 74, 47: 37 red, 74 green and 47 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #254A2F?
- The complementary color is #4A2540, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #254A2F?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.1:1 and white text 10:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.