#2E3919 color
The hex color #2E3919 is a very dark, desaturated yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 18% red, 22.4% green and 9.8% blue (46, 57, 25).
Its hue angle is 81°, with 39% saturation and 16% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 19% cyan, 0% magenta, 56% yellow and 78% black.
The closest named color is Darkest Forest (#223311), a difference of 3.2 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.24:1).
#2E3919 color codes
| HEX | #2E3919 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(46, 57, 25) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(18%, 22.4%, 9.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(81, 39%, 16%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(81, 56%, 22%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(19%, 0%, 56%, 78%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(22.22, -10.97, 18.34) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(22.22, 21.37, 120.88) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(2.765, 3.577, 1.464) | |
| Decimal | 3029273 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #2E3919, 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 #2E3919 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.72:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.24:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #2E3919 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.24:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.72:1 | 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 #2E3919 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#3c3616Protanopia
no red cones#3b351bDeuteranopia
no green cones#303632Tritanopia
no blue cones#353535Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #2e3919; }
.text { color: #2e3919; }
.border { border: 2px solid #2e3919; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(46 57 25 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #2e3919, #1e3919); }
Similar colors
#223311Darkest Forest#2f441fForestry#36482fPalm Leaf#172808Lindworm Green#21421eMyrtle#373e02Dark Olive#333300Wasabi Nori#17240bMidnight Pines
Closest common color name: Army Green.
Questions
- What color is #2E3919?
- #2E3919 is a very dark, desaturated yellow-green, closest to the named color Darkest Forest. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #2E3919?
- The RGB value is 46, 57, 25: 46 red, 57 green and 25 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #2E3919?
- The complementary color is #241939, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #2E3919?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.72:1 and white text 12.24:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.