#273E00 color
The hex color #273E00 is a very dark, vivid yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 15.3% red, 24.3% green and 0% blue (39, 62, 0).
Its hue angle is 82°, with 100% saturation and 12% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 37% cyan, 0% magenta, 100% yellow and 76% black.
The closest named color is Treetop Cathedral (#2F4A15), a difference of 4.3 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.83:1).
#273E00 color codes
| HEX | #273E00 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(39, 62, 0) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(15.3%, 24.3%, 0%) | |
| HSL | hsl(82, 100%, 12%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(82, 100%, 24%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(37%, 0%, 100%, 76%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(23.26, -19.35, 31.33) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(23.26, 36.82, 121.71) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(2.559, 3.877, 0.613) | |
| Decimal | 2571776 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #273E00, 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 #273E00 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.78:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.83:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #273E00 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.83:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.78:1 | 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 #273E00 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#423800Protanopia
no red cones#3e3706Deuteranopia
no green cones#293b33Tritanopia
no blue cones#373737Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #273e00; }
.text { color: #273e00; }
.border { border: 2px solid #273e00; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(39 62 0 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #273e00, #083e00); }
Similar colors
#2f4a15Treetop Cathedral#373e02Dark Olive#2f441fForestry#3c4d03Godzilla#12390dMelancholia#114411Realm of the Underworld#223311Darkest Forest#004400Woodland Grass
Closest common color name: Army Green.
Questions
- What color is #273E00?
- #273E00 is a very dark, vivid yellow-green, closest to the named color Treetop Cathedral. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #273E00?
- The RGB value is 39, 62, 0: 39 red, 62 green and 0 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #273E00?
- The complementary color is #17003E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #273E00?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.78:1 and white text 11.83:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.