#2B3920 color
The hex color #2B3920 is a very dark, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 16.9% red, 22.4% green and 12.5% blue (43, 57, 32).
Its hue angle is 94°, with 28% saturation and 17% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 25% cyan, 0% magenta, 44% yellow and 78% black.
The closest named color is Darkest Forest (#223311), a difference of 3.9 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.29:1).
#2B3920 color codes
| HEX | #2B3920 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(43, 57, 32) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(16.9%, 22.4%, 12.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(94, 28%, 17%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(94, 44%, 22%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(25%, 0%, 44%, 78%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(22.1, -11.3, 13.76) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(22.1, 17.8, 129.4) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(2.72, 3.544, 1.907) | |
| Decimal | 2832672 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #2B3920, 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 #2B3920 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.71:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.29:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #2B3920 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.29:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.71:1 | 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 #2B3920 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#3b361eProtanopia
no red cones#393421Deuteranopia
no green cones#2b3733Tritanopia
no blue cones#353535Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #2b3920; }
.text { color: #2b3920; }
.border { border: 2px solid #2b3920; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(43 57 32 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #2b3920, #203922); }
Similar colors
#223311Darkest Forest#36482fPalm Leaf#2f441fForestry#172808Lindworm Green#21421eMyrtle#1c401fQueen of Trees#17240bMidnight Pines#113311Dark Serpent
Closest common color name: British Racing Green.
Questions
- What color is #2B3920?
- #2B3920 is a very dark, desaturated green, closest to the named color Darkest Forest. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #2B3920?
- The RGB value is 43, 57, 32: 43 red, 57 green and 32 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #2B3920?
- The complementary color is #2E2039, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #2B3920?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.71:1 and white text 12.29:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.