#263D2D color
The hex color #263D2D is a very dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 14.9% red, 23.9% green and 17.6% blue (38, 61, 45).
Its hue angle is 138°, with 23% saturation and 19% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 38% cyan, 0% magenta, 26% yellow and 76% black.
The closest named color is Everglade (#264334), a difference of 2.5 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.75:1).
#263D2D color codes
| HEX | #263D2D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(38, 61, 45) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(14.9%, 23.9%, 17.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(138, 23%, 19%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(138, 38%, 24%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(38%, 0%, 26%, 76%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(23.47, -13.14, 7.06) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(23.47, 14.92, 151.75) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(2.942, 3.939, 3.087) | |
| Decimal | 2506029 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #263D2D, 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 #263D2D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.79:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.75:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #263D2D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.75:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.79:1 | 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 #263D2D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#3d392cProtanopia
no red cones#39372eDeuteranopia
no green cones#223c39Tritanopia
no blue cones#383838Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #263d2d; }
.text { color: #263d2d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #263d2d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(38 61 45 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #263d2d, #263d39); }
Similar colors
#264334Everglade#394c3bMountain View#36482fPalm Leaf#334d41Pine Needle#17462eZucchini#1c401fQueen of Trees#003322Pitch-Black Forests#3a533dHighlander
Closest common color name: British Racing Green.
Questions
- What color is #263D2D?
- #263D2D 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 #263D2D?
- The RGB value is 38, 61, 45: 38 red, 61 green and 45 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #263D2D?
- The complementary color is #3D2636, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #263D2D?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.79:1 and white text 11.75:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.