#2F3424 color
The hex color #2F3424 is a very dark, grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 18.4% red, 20.4% green and 14.1% blue (47, 52, 36).
Its hue angle is 79°, with 18% saturation and 17% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 10% cyan, 0% magenta, 31% yellow and 80% black.
The closest named color is Marshland (#2B2E26), a difference of 4.5 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.82:1).
#2F3424 color codes
| HEX | #2F3424 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(47, 52, 36) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(18.4%, 20.4%, 14.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(79, 18%, 17%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(79, 31%, 20%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(10%, 0%, 31%, 80%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(20.78, -5.62, 9.43) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(20.78, 10.98, 120.8) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(2.719, 3.188, 2.141) | |
| Decimal | 3093540 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #2F3424, 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 #2F3424 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.64:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.82:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #2F3424 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.82:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.64:1 | 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 #2F3424 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#363223Protanopia
no red cones#353225Deuteranopia
no green cones#303230Tritanopia
no blue cones#323232Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #2f3424; }
.text { color: #2f3424; }
.border { border: 2px solid #2f3424; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(47 52 36 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #2f3424, #273424); }
Similar colors
#2b2e26Marshland#2b322dTerminal Black#3b3c36Black Olive#353935Onyx#1e231cUnderworld#3c463eDeep Forest#313330Oil#17240bMidnight Pines
Questions
- What color is #2F3424?
- #2F3424 is a very dark, grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Marshland. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #2F3424?
- The RGB value is 47, 52, 36: 47 red, 52 green and 36 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #2F3424?
- The complementary color is #292434, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #2F3424?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.64:1 and white text 12.82:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.