#296A00 color
The hex color #296A00 is a dark, vivid green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 16.1% red, 41.6% green and 0% blue (41, 106, 0).
Its hue angle is 97°, with 100% saturation and 21% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 61% cyan, 0% magenta, 100% yellow and 58% black.
The closest named color is Forest Empress (#3D7016), a difference of 3.3 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.65:1).
#296A00 color codes
| HEX | #296A00 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(41, 106, 0) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(16.1%, 41.6%, 0%) | |
| HSL | hsl(97, 100%, 21%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(97, 100%, 42%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(61%, 0%, 100%, 58%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(39.21, -38.12, 44.61) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(39.21, 58.67, 130.51) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(6.068, 10.779, 1.761) | |
| Decimal | 2714112 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #296A00, 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 #296A00 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.65:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #296A00 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.65:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
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 #296A00 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#6e6000Protanopia
no red cones#665a12Deuteranopia
no green cones#236659Tritanopia
no blue cones#5c5c5cAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #296a00; }
.text { color: #296a00; }
.border { border: 2px solid #296a00; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(41 106 0 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #296a00, #006a0c); }
Similar colors
#3d7016Forest Empress#08690eLeafy Lush#116611Overgrown Temple#006400Dark Green#006400Cucumber#195905Lincoln Green#166d29Enchanted Glen#4d6d08Over the Hills
Questions
- What color is #296A00?
- #296A00 is a dark, vivid green, closest to the named color Forest Empress. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #296A00?
- The RGB value is 41, 106, 0: 41 red, 106 green and 0 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #296A00?
- The complementary color is #41006A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #296A00?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.16:1 and white text 6.65:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.