#2E3B27 color
The hex color #2E3B27 is a very dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 18% red, 23.1% green and 15.3% blue (46, 59, 39).
Its hue angle is 99°, with 20% saturation and 19% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 22% cyan, 0% magenta, 34% yellow and 77% black.
The closest named color is Palm Leaf (#36482F), a difference of 4.5 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.86:1).
#2E3B27 color codes
| HEX | #2E3B27 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(46, 59, 39) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(18%, 23.1%, 15.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(99, 20%, 19%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(99, 34%, 23%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(22%, 0%, 34%, 77%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(23.19, -9.9, 10.7) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(23.19, 14.58, 132.78) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(3.057, 3.855, 2.502) | |
| Decimal | 3029799 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #2E3B27, 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 #2E3B27 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.77:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.86:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #2E3B27 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.86:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.77:1 | 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 #2E3B27 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#3d3826Protanopia
no red cones#3b3728Deuteranopia
no green cones#2e3936Tritanopia
no blue cones#373737Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #2e3b27; }
.text { color: #2e3b27; }
.border { border: 2px solid #2e3b27; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(46 59 39 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #2e3b27, #273b2a); }
Similar colors
#36482fPalm Leaf#394c3bMountain View#223311Darkest Forest#264334Everglade#2f441fForestry#424f3bHōjicha#3c463eDeep Forest#17240bMidnight Pines
Closest common color name: Onyx.
Questions
- What color is #2E3B27?
- #2E3B27 is a very dark, grayish green, closest to the named color Palm Leaf. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #2E3B27?
- The RGB value is 46, 59, 39: 46 red, 59 green and 39 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #2E3B27?
- The complementary color is #34273B, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #2E3B27?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.77:1 and white text 11.86:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.