#293D25 color
The hex color #293D25 is a very dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 16.1% red, 23.9% green and 14.5% blue (41, 61, 37).
Its hue angle is 110°, with 24% saturation and 19% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 33% cyan, 0% magenta, 39% yellow and 76% black.
The closest named color is Palm Leaf (#36482F), a difference of 3.8 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.74:1).
#293D25 color codes
| HEX | #293D25 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(41, 61, 37) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(16.1%, 23.9%, 14.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(110, 24%, 19%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(110, 39%, 24%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(33%, 0%, 39%, 76%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(23.48, -13.63, 12.33) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(23.48, 18.38, 137.87) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(2.917, 3.942, 2.357) | |
| Decimal | 2702629 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #293D25, 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 #293D25 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.79:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.74:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #293D25 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.74:1 | 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 #293D25 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#3e3923Protanopia
no red cones#3b3726Deuteranopia
no green cones#283b37Tritanopia
no blue cones#383838Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #293d25; }
.text { color: #293d25; }
.border { border: 2px solid #293d25; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(41 61 37 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #293d25, #253d2d); }
Similar colors
#36482fPalm Leaf#2f441fForestry#1c401fQueen of Trees#21421eMyrtle#223311Darkest Forest#264334Everglade#394c3bMountain View#113311Dark Serpent
Closest common color name: British Racing Green.
Questions
- What color is #293D25?
- #293D25 is a very dark, grayish green, closest to the named color Palm Leaf. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #293D25?
- The RGB value is 41, 61, 37: 41 red, 61 green and 37 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #293D25?
- The complementary color is #39253D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #293D25?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.79:1 and white text 11.74:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.