#2A3910 color
The hex color #2A3910 is a very dark, moderate yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 16.5% red, 22.4% green and 6.3% blue (42, 57, 16).
Its hue angle is 82°, with 56% saturation and 14% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 26% cyan, 0% magenta, 72% yellow and 78% black.
The closest named color is Darkest Forest (#223311), a difference of 2.9 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.42:1).
#2A3910 color codes
| HEX | #2A3910 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(42, 57, 16) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(16.5%, 22.4%, 6.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(82, 56%, 14%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(82, 72%, 22%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(26%, 0%, 72%, 78%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(21.78, -13.94, 22.92) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(21.78, 26.82, 121.31) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(2.511, 3.456, 1.025) | |
| Decimal | 2767120 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #2A3910, 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 #2A3910 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.69:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.42:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #2A3910 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.42:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.69:1 | 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 #2A3910 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#3c350bProtanopia
no red cones#3a3413Deuteranopia
no green cones#2c3630Tritanopia
no blue cones#343434Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #2a3910; }
.text { color: #2a3910; }
.border { border: 2px solid #2a3910; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(42 57 16 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #2a3910, #163910); }
Similar colors
#223311Darkest Forest#2f441fForestry#373e02Dark Olive#12390dMelancholia#21421eMyrtle#2f4a15Treetop Cathedral#172808Lindworm Green#113311Dark Serpent
Closest common color name: Army Green.
Questions
- What color is #2A3910?
- #2A3910 is a very dark, moderate yellow-green, closest to the named color Darkest Forest. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #2A3910?
- The RGB value is 42, 57, 16: 42 red, 57 green and 16 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #2A3910?
- The complementary color is #1F1039, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #2A3910?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.69:1 and white text 12.42:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.