#2C3935 color
The hex color #2C3935 is a very dark, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 17.3% red, 22.4% green and 20.8% blue (44, 57, 53).
Its hue angle is 162°, with 13% saturation and 20% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 23% cyan, 0% magenta, 7% yellow and 78% black.
The closest named color is Aztec (#293432), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.04:1).
#2C3935 color codes
| HEX | #2C3935 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(44, 57, 53) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(17.3%, 22.4%, 20.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(162, 13%, 20%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(162, 23%, 22%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(23%, 0%, 7%, 78%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(22.72, -6.38, 0.72) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(22.72, 6.42, 173.57) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(3.144, 3.719, 3.92) | |
| Decimal | 2898229 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #2C3935, 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 #2C3935 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.74:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.04:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #2C3935 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.04:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.74:1 | 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 #2C3935 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#383735Protanopia
no red cones#363635Deuteranopia
no green cones#293938Tritanopia
no blue cones#363636Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #2c3935; }
.text { color: #2c3935; }
.border { border: 2px solid #2c3935; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(44 57 53 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #2c3935, #2c3739); }
Similar colors
#293432Aztec#2b322dTerminal Black#353935Onyx#3c463eDeep Forest#2f3434Phantom Ship#313330Oil#162825Swamp Thing#2b2e26Marshland
Questions
- What color is #2C3935?
- #2C3935 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 #2C3935?
- The RGB value is 44, 57, 53: 44 red, 57 green and 53 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #2C3935?
- The complementary color is #392C30, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #2C3935?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.74:1 and white text 12.04:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.