#2F3722 color
The hex color #2F3722 is a very dark, grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 18.4% red, 21.6% green and 13.3% blue (47, 55, 34).
Its hue angle is 83°, with 24% saturation and 17% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 15% cyan, 0% magenta, 38% yellow and 78% black.
The closest named color is Darkest Forest (#223311), a difference of 5.9 ΔE.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.42:1).
#2F3722 color codes
| HEX | #2F3722 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(47, 55, 34) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(18.4%, 21.6%, 13.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(83, 24%, 17%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(83, 38%, 22%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(15%, 0%, 38%, 78%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(21.77, -7.88, 12.09) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(21.77, 14.43, 123.12) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(2.827, 3.452, 2.03) | |
| Decimal | 3094306 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #2F3722, 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 #2F3722 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.69:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.42:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #2F3722 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.42:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.69:1 | 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 #2F3722 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#393421Protanopia
no red cones#383423Deuteranopia
no green cones#303532Tritanopia
no blue cones#343434Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #2f3722; }
.text { color: #2f3722; }
.border { border: 2px solid #2f3722; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(47 55 34 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #2f3722, #243722); }
Similar colors
#223311Darkest Forest#36482fPalm Leaf#17240bMidnight Pines#2b2e26Marshland#172808Lindworm Green#2f441fForestry#2b322dTerminal Black#424f3bHōjicha
Closest common color name: Onyx.
Questions
- What color is #2F3722?
- #2F3722 is a very dark, grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Darkest Forest. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #2F3722?
- The RGB value is 47, 55, 34: 47 red, 55 green and 34 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #2F3722?
- The complementary color is #2A2237, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #2F3722?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.69:1 and white text 12.42:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.