#2B7067 color
The hex color #2B7067 is a dark, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 16.9% red, 43.9% green and 40.4% blue (43, 112, 103).
Its hue angle is 172°, with 45% saturation and 30% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 62% cyan, 0% magenta, 8% yellow and 56% black.
The closest named color is Green Sleeves (#39766C), a difference of 2.7 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.81:1).
#2B7067 color codes
| HEX | #2B7067 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(43, 112, 103) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(16.9%, 43.9%, 40.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(172, 45%, 30%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(172, 62%, 44%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(62%, 0%, 8%, 56%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(42.88, -23.93, -1.46) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(42.88, 23.97, 183.5) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(9.238, 13.08, 14.867) | |
| Decimal | 2846823 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #2B7067, 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 #2B7067 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.62:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.81:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #2B7067 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.81:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.62:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
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 #2B7067 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#6b6a67Protanopia
no red cones#606268Deuteranopia
no green cones#00726dTritanopia
no blue cones#656565Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #2b7067; }
.text { color: #2b7067; }
.border { border: 2px solid #2b7067; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(43 112 103 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #2b7067, #2b5770); }
Similar colors
#39766cGreen Sleeves#366d68Deep Pool Teal#066f6cPine Scented Lagoon#317362Nordic Forest#337766Majorelle Gardens#01796fPine Green#277b74Ivy#377b70Pearl Green
Questions
- What color is #2B7067?
- #2B7067 is a dark, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Green Sleeves. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #2B7067?
- The RGB value is 43, 112, 103: 43 red, 112 green and 103 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #2B7067?
- The complementary color is #702B34, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #2B7067?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.62:1 and white text 5.81:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.