#2E5A33 color
The hex color #2E5A33 is a dark, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 18% red, 35.3% green and 20% blue (46, 90, 51).
Its hue angle is 127°, with 32% saturation and 27% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 49% cyan, 0% magenta, 43% yellow and 65% black.
The closest named color is Pine (#2B5D34), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8:1).
#2E5A33 color codes
| HEX | #2E5A33 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(46, 90, 51) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(18%, 35.3%, 20%) | |
| HSL | hsl(127, 32%, 27%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(127, 49%, 35%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(49%, 0%, 43%, 65%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(34.26, -24.64, 17.93) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(34.26, 30.47, 143.97) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(5.38, 8.132, 4.417) | |
| Decimal | 3037747 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #2E5A33, 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 #2E5A33 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.63:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #2E5A33 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.63:1 | 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 #2E5A33 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#5b5330Protanopia
no red cones#554f35Deuteranopia
no green cones#275850Tritanopia
no blue cones#515151Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #2e5a33; }
.text { color: #2e5a33; }
.border { border: 2px solid #2e5a33; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(46 90 51 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #2e5a33, #2e5a49); }
Similar colors
#2b5d34Pine#355e3bHunter Green#2a603bMidori#1f5429Moor-Monster#3b593aFicus#415b36Turf#3c663eJurassic Park#3e6334Greenhouse
Questions
- What color is #2E5A33?
- #2E5A33 is a dark, desaturated green, closest to the named color Pine. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #2E5A33?
- The RGB value is 46, 90, 51: 46 red, 90 green and 51 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #2E5A33?
- The complementary color is #5A2E55, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #2E5A33?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.63:1 and white text 8:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.