#263C2B color
The hex color #263C2B is a very dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 14.9% red, 23.5% green and 16.9% blue (38, 60, 43).
Its hue angle is 134°, with 22% saturation and 19% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 37% cyan, 0% magenta, 28% yellow and 76% black.
The closest named color is Everglade (#264334), a difference of 3 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.91:1).
#263C2B color codes
| HEX | #263C2B | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(38, 60, 43) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(14.9%, 23.5%, 16.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(134, 22%, 19%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(134, 37%, 24%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(37%, 0%, 28%, 76%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(23.06, -13.01, 7.81) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(23.06, 15.17, 149.01) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(2.851, 3.818, 2.872) | |
| Decimal | 2505771 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #263C2B, 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 #263C2B | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.76:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.91:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #263C2B as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.91:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.76:1 | 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 #263C2B looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#3c382aProtanopia
no red cones#39362cDeuteranopia
no green cones#233b37Tritanopia
no blue cones#373737Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #263c2b; }
.text { color: #263c2b; }
.border { border: 2px solid #263c2b; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(38 60 43 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #263c2b, #263c36); }
Similar colors
#264334Everglade#36482fPalm Leaf#394c3bMountain View#334d41Pine Needle#17462eZucchini#1c401fQueen of Trees#003322Pitch-Black Forests#21421eMyrtle
Closest common color name: British Racing Green.
Questions
- What color is #263C2B?
- #263C2B is a very dark, grayish green, closest to the named color Everglade. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #263C2B?
- The RGB value is 38, 60, 43: 38 red, 60 green and 43 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #263C2B?
- The complementary color is #3C2637, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #263C2B?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.76:1 and white text 11.91:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.