#2B3623 color
The hex color #2B3623 is a very dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 16.9% red, 21.2% green and 13.7% blue (43, 54, 35).
Its hue angle is 95°, with 21% saturation and 17% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 20% cyan, 0% magenta, 35% yellow and 79% black.
The closest named color is Darkest Forest (#223311), a difference of 5.9 ΔE.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.69:1).
#2B3623 color codes
| HEX | #2B3623 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(43, 54, 35) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(16.9%, 21.2%, 13.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(95, 21%, 17%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(95, 35%, 21%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(20%, 0%, 35%, 79%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(21.11, -8.93, 10.48) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(21.11, 13.77, 130.42) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(2.619, 3.273, 2.084) | |
| Decimal | 2831907 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #2B3623, 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 #2B3623 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.65:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.69:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #2B3623 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.69:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.65:1 | 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 #2B3623 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#383322Protanopia
no red cones#363224Deuteranopia
no green cones#2b3431Tritanopia
no blue cones#333333Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #2b3623; }
.text { color: #2b3623; }
.border { border: 2px solid #2b3623; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(43 54 35 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #2b3623, #233625); }
Similar colors
#223311Darkest Forest#36482fPalm Leaf#17240bMidnight Pines#172808Lindworm Green#2b2e26Marshland#112211Nightmare#2b322dTerminal Black#264334Everglade
Closest common color name: Onyx.
Questions
- What color is #2B3623?
- #2B3623 is a very dark, grayish green, closest to the named color Darkest Forest. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #2B3623?
- The RGB value is 43, 54, 35: 43 red, 54 green and 35 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #2B3623?
- The complementary color is #2E2336, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #2B3623?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.65:1 and white text 12.69:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.