#2A4006 color
The hex color #2A4006 is a very dark, vivid yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 16.5% red, 25.1% green and 2.4% blue (42, 64, 6).
Its hue angle is 83°, with 83% saturation and 14% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 34% cyan, 0% magenta, 91% yellow and 75% black.
The closest named color is Treetop Cathedral (#2F4A15), a difference of 3.5 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.45:1).
#2A4006 color codes
| HEX | #2A4006 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(42, 64, 6) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(16.5%, 25.1%, 2.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(83, 83%, 14%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(83, 91%, 25%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(34%, 0%, 91%, 75%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(24.23, -18.61, 29.92) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(24.23, 35.24, 121.87) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(2.821, 4.172, 0.829) | |
| Decimal | 2768902 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #2A4006, 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 #2A4006 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.83:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.45:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #2A4006 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.45:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.83:1 | 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 #2A4006 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#443b00Protanopia
no red cones#41390cDeuteranopia
no green cones#2c3d35Tritanopia
no blue cones#3a3a3aAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #2a4006; }
.text { color: #2a4006; }
.border { border: 2px solid #2a4006; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(42 64 6 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #2a4006, #0d4006); }
Similar colors
#2f4a15Treetop Cathedral#373e02Dark Olive#2f441fForestry#3c4d03Godzilla#12390dMelancholia#114411Realm of the Underworld#223311Darkest Forest#21421eMyrtle
Closest common color name: Army Green.
Questions
- What color is #2A4006?
- #2A4006 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 #2A4006?
- The RGB value is 42, 64, 6: 42 red, 64 green and 6 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #2A4006?
- The complementary color is #1C0640, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #2A4006?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.83:1 and white text 11.45:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.