#2B3634 color
The hex color #2B3634 is a very dark, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 16.9% red, 21.2% green and 20.4% blue (43, 54, 52).
Its hue angle is 169°, with 11% saturation and 19% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 20% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 79% black.
The closest named color is Aztec (#293432), a difference of 0.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.5:1).
#2B3634 color codes
| HEX | #2B3634 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(43, 54, 52) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(16.9%, 21.2%, 20.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(169, 11%, 19%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(169, 20%, 21%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(20%, 0%, 4%, 79%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(21.58, -5.11, -0.28) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(21.58, 5.12, 183.12) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(2.935, 3.4, 3.75) | |
| Decimal | 2831924 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #2B3634, 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 #2B3634 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.68:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.5:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #2B3634 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.5:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.68:1 | 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 #2B3634 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#353534Protanopia
no red cones#333334Deuteranopia
no green cones#283635Tritanopia
no blue cones#343434Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #2b3634; }
.text { color: #2b3634; }
.border { border: 2px solid #2b3634; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(43 54 52 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #2b3634, #2b3236); }
Similar colors
#293432Aztec#2b322dTerminal Black#2f3434Phantom Ship#353935Onyx#313330Oil#2a3439Gunmetal#353838Wet Concrete#293135Nightmare Fuel
Questions
- What color is #2B3634?
- #2B3634 is a very dark, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Aztec. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #2B3634?
- The RGB value is 43, 54, 52: 43 red, 54 green and 52 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #2B3634?
- The complementary color is #362B2D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #2B3634?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.68:1 and white text 12.5:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.