#2C3E2E color
The hex color #2C3E2E is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 17.3% red, 24.3% green and 18% blue (44, 62, 46).
Its hue angle is 127°, with 17% saturation and 21% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 29% cyan, 0% magenta, 26% yellow and 76% black.
The closest named color is Everglade (#264334), a difference of 3.7 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.44:1).
#2C3E2E color codes
| HEX | #2C3E2E | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(44, 62, 46) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(17.3%, 24.3%, 18%) | |
| HSL | hsl(127, 17%, 21%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(127, 29%, 24%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(29%, 0%, 26%, 76%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(24.25, -11.14, 7.56) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(24.25, 13.46, 145.85) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(3.254, 4.178, 3.219) | |
| Decimal | 2899502 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #2C3E2E, 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 #2C3E2E | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.84:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.44:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #2C3E2E as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.44:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.84:1 | 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 #2C3E2E looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#3f3b2dProtanopia
no red cones#3c392fDeuteranopia
no green cones#2a3d3aTritanopia
no blue cones#3a3a3aAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #2c3e2e; }
.text { color: #2c3e2e; }
.border { border: 2px solid #2c3e2e; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(44 62 46 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #2c3e2e, #2c3e37); }
Similar colors
#264334Everglade#394c3bMountain View#36482fPalm Leaf#334d41Pine Needle#3c463eDeep Forest#424f3bHōjicha#3a533dHighlander#2f441fForestry
Closest common color name: Onyx.
Questions
- What color is #2C3E2E?
- #2C3E2E is a dark, grayish green, closest to the named color Everglade. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #2C3E2E?
- The RGB value is 44, 62, 46: 44 red, 62 green and 46 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #2C3E2E?
- The complementary color is #3E2C3C, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #2C3E2E?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.84:1 and white text 11.44:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.