#2E4D44 color
The hex color #2E4D44 is a dark, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 18% red, 30.2% green and 26.7% blue (46, 77, 68).
Its hue angle is 163°, with 25% saturation and 24% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 40% cyan, 0% magenta, 12% yellow and 70% black.
The closest named color is Pine Needle (#334D41), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.29:1).
#2E4D44 color codes
| HEX | #2E4D44 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(46, 77, 68) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(18%, 30.2%, 26.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(163, 25%, 24%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(163, 40%, 30%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(40%, 0%, 12%, 70%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(30.17, -13.89, 1.72) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(30.17, 14, 172.95) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(4.824, 6.306, 6.431) | |
| Decimal | 3034436 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #2E4D44, 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 #2E4D44 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.26:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.29:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #2E4D44 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.29:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.26:1 | 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 #2E4D44 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#4b4944Protanopia
no red cones#464545Deuteranopia
no green cones#254e4aTritanopia
no blue cones#474747Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #2e4d44; }
.text { color: #2e4d44; }
.border { border: 2px solid #2e4d44; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(46 77 68 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #2e4d44, #2e464d); }
Similar colors
#334d41Pine Needle#33534bHunter#264334Everglade#3e594cPlantation#3a5b52Iridescent#2f4f4fDark Slate Gray#315955Enchanting Ivy#394c3bMountain View
Questions
- What color is #2E4D44?
- #2E4D44 is a dark, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Pine Needle. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #2E4D44?
- The RGB value is 46, 77, 68: 46 red, 77 green and 68 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #2E4D44?
- The complementary color is #4D2E37, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #2E4D44?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.26:1 and white text 9.29:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.