#2E492F color
The hex color #2E492F is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 18% red, 28.6% green and 18.4% blue (46, 73, 47).
Its hue angle is 122°, with 23% saturation and 23% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 37% cyan, 0% magenta, 36% yellow and 71% black.
The closest named color is Palm Leaf (#36482F), a difference of 2.8 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.95:1).
#2E492F color codes
| HEX | #2E492F | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(46, 73, 47) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(18%, 28.6%, 18.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(122, 23%, 23%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(122, 37%, 29%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(37%, 0%, 36%, 71%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(28.25, -16.49, 12.41) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(28.25, 20.64, 143.04) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(4.022, 5.551, 3.548) | |
| Decimal | 3033391 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #2E492F, 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 #2E492F | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.11:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.95:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #2E492F as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.95:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.11:1 | 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 #2E492F looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#4a442dProtanopia
no red cones#464230Deuteranopia
no green cones#2b4842Tritanopia
no blue cones#434343Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #2e492f; }
.text { color: #2e492f; }
.border { border: 2px solid #2e492f; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(46 73 47 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #2e492f, #2e493c); }
Similar colors
#36482fPalm Leaf#3a533dHighlander#21421eMyrtle#394c3bMountain View#1c401fQueen of Trees#2f441fForestry#264334Everglade#17462eZucchini
Closest common color name: British Racing Green.
Questions
- What color is #2E492F?
- #2E492F is a dark, grayish green, closest to the named color Palm Leaf. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #2E492F?
- The RGB value is 46, 73, 47: 46 red, 73 green and 47 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #2E492F?
- The complementary color is #492E48, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #2E492F?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.11:1 and white text 9.95:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.