#2E512E color
The hex color #2E512E is a dark, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 18% red, 31.8% green and 18% blue (46, 81, 46).
Its hue angle is 120°, with 28% saturation and 25% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 43% cyan, 0% magenta, 43% yellow and 68% black.
The closest named color is Ficus (#3B593A), a difference of 3.5 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9:1).
#2E512E color codes
| HEX | #2E512E | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(46, 81, 46) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(18%, 31.8%, 18%) | |
| HSL | hsl(120, 28%, 25%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(120, 43%, 32%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(43%, 0%, 43%, 68%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(31.03, -20.99, 16.71) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(31.03, 26.83, 141.47) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(4.562, 6.663, 3.63) | |
| Decimal | 3035438 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #2E512E, 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 #2E512E | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.33:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #2E512E as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.33:1 | 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 #2E512E looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#524b2cProtanopia
no red cones#4d4830Deuteranopia
no green cones#2a4f48Tritanopia
no blue cones#494949Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #2e512e; }
.text { color: #2e512e; }
.border { border: 2px solid #2e512e; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(46 81 46 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #2e512e, #2e5140); }
Similar colors
#3b593aFicus#1f5429Moor-Monster#355e3bHunter Green#2b5d34Pine#415b36Turf#21421eMyrtle#3a533dHighlander#2f441fForestry
Questions
- What color is #2E512E?
- #2E512E is a dark, desaturated green, closest to the named color Ficus. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #2E512E?
- The RGB value is 46, 81, 46: 46 red, 81 green and 46 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #2E512E?
- The complementary color is #512E51, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #2E512E?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.33:1 and white text 9:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.