#2F3B1C color
The hex color #2F3B1C is a very dark, desaturated yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 18.4% red, 23.1% green and 11% blue (47, 59, 28).
Its hue angle is 83°, with 36% saturation and 17% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 20% cyan, 0% magenta, 53% yellow and 77% black.
The closest named color is Darkest Forest (#223311), a difference of 3.5 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.91:1).
#2F3B1C color codes
| HEX | #2F3B1C | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(47, 59, 28) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(18.4%, 23.1%, 11%) | |
| HSL | hsl(83, 36%, 17%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(83, 53%, 23%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(20%, 0%, 53%, 77%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(23.05, -11.28, 17.55) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(23.05, 20.86, 122.73) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(2.946, 3.816, 1.68) | |
| Decimal | 3095324 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #2F3B1C, 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 #2F3B1C | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.76:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.91:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #2F3B1C as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.91:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.76:1 | 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 #2F3B1C looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#3e3719Protanopia
no red cones#3c371eDeuteranopia
no green cones#313834Tritanopia
no blue cones#373737Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #2f3b1c; }
.text { color: #2f3b1c; }
.border { border: 2px solid #2f3b1c; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(47 59 28 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #2f3b1c, #1f3b1c); }
Similar colors
#223311Darkest Forest#2f441fForestry#36482fPalm Leaf#21421eMyrtle#172808Lindworm Green#1c401fQueen of Trees#113311Dark Serpent#2f4a15Treetop Cathedral
Closest common color name: Army Green.
Questions
- What color is #2F3B1C?
- #2F3B1C is a very dark, desaturated yellow-green, closest to the named color Darkest Forest. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #2F3B1C?
- The RGB value is 47, 59, 28: 47 red, 59 green and 28 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #2F3B1C?
- The complementary color is #281C3B, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #2F3B1C?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.76:1 and white text 11.91:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.