#2D3423 color
The hex color #2D3423 is a very dark, grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 17.6% red, 20.4% green and 13.7% blue (45, 52, 35).
Its hue angle is 85°, with 20% saturation and 17% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 13% cyan, 0% magenta, 33% yellow and 80% black.
The closest named color is Marshland (#2B2E26), a difference of 5.2 ΔE.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.91:1).
#2D3423 color codes
| HEX | #2D3423 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(45, 52, 35) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(17.6%, 20.4%, 13.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(85, 20%, 17%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(85, 33%, 20%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(13%, 0%, 33%, 80%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(20.58, -6.75, 9.8) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(20.58, 11.89, 124.56) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(2.614, 3.135, 2.057) | |
| Decimal | 2962467 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #2D3423, 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 #2D3423 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.63:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.91:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #2D3423 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.91:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.63:1 | 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 #2D3423 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#363222Protanopia
no red cones#353124Deuteranopia
no green cones#2e322fTritanopia
no blue cones#323232Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #2d3423; }
.text { color: #2d3423; }
.border { border: 2px solid #2d3423; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(45 52 35 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #2d3423, #253423); }
Similar colors
#2b2e26Marshland#2b322dTerminal Black#17240bMidnight Pines#1e231cUnderworld#223311Darkest Forest#353935Onyx#3c463eDeep Forest#3b3c36Black Olive
Questions
- What color is #2D3423?
- #2D3423 is a very dark, grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Marshland. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #2D3423?
- The RGB value is 45, 52, 35: 45 red, 52 green and 35 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #2D3423?
- The complementary color is #2A2334, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #2D3423?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.63:1 and white text 12.91:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.