#2E5046 color
The hex color #2E5046 is a dark, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 18% red, 31.4% green and 27.5% blue (46, 80, 70).
Its hue angle is 162°, with 27% saturation and 25% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 42% cyan, 0% magenta, 12% yellow and 69% black.
The closest named color is Hunter (#33534B), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.93:1).
#2E5046 color codes
| HEX | #2E5046 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(46, 80, 70) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(18%, 31.4%, 27.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(162, 27%, 25%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(162, 43%, 31%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(42%, 0%, 12%, 69%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(31.25, -15.09, 2.01) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(31.25, 15.22, 172.41) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(5.1, 6.76, 6.829) | |
| Decimal | 3035206 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #2E5046, 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 #2E5046 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.35:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.93:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #2E5046 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.93:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.35:1 | 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 #2E5046 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#4e4c46Protanopia
no red cones#484847Deuteranopia
no green cones#23514dTritanopia
no blue cones#4a4a4aAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #2e5046; }
.text { color: #2e5046; }
.border { border: 2px solid #2e5046; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(46 80 70 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #2e5046, #2e4950); }
Similar colors
#33534bHunter#334d41Pine Needle#3a5b52Iridescent#3e594cPlantation#315955Enchanting Ivy#264334Everglade#2e5c58Lacrosse#2f4f4fDark Slate Gray
Questions
- What color is #2E5046?
- #2E5046 is a dark, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Hunter. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #2E5046?
- The RGB value is 46, 80, 70: 46 red, 80 green and 70 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #2E5046?
- The complementary color is #502E38, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #2E5046?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.35:1 and white text 8.93:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.