#294332 color
The hex color #294332 is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 16.1% red, 26.3% green and 19.6% blue (41, 67, 50).
Its hue angle is 141°, with 24% saturation and 21% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 39% cyan, 0% magenta, 25% yellow and 74% black.
The closest named color is Everglade (#264334), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.81:1).
#294332 color codes
| HEX | #294332 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(41, 67, 50) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(16.1%, 26.3%, 19.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(141, 24%, 21%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(141, 39%, 26%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(39%, 0%, 25%, 74%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(25.91, -14.34, 7.23) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(25.91, 16.06, 153.26) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(3.497, 4.716, 3.743) | |
| Decimal | 2704178 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #294332, 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 #294332 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.94:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.81:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #294332 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.81:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.94:1 | 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 #294332 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#433f31Protanopia
no red cones#3f3c33Deuteranopia
no green cones#24423eTritanopia
no blue cones#3d3d3dAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #294332; }
.text { color: #294332; }
.border { border: 2px solid #294332; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(41 67 50 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #294332, #29433f); }
Similar colors
#264334Everglade#394c3bMountain View#334d41Pine Needle#36482fPalm Leaf#17462eZucchini#3a533dHighlander#1c401fQueen of Trees#424f3bHōjicha
Closest common color name: British Racing Green.
Questions
- What color is #294332?
- #294332 is a dark, grayish green, closest to the named color Everglade. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #294332?
- The RGB value is 41, 67, 50: 41 red, 67 green and 50 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #294332?
- The complementary color is #43293A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #294332?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.94:1 and white text 10.81:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.