#2F3E23 color
The hex color #2F3E23 is a very dark, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 18.4% red, 24.3% green and 13.7% blue (47, 62, 35).
Its hue angle is 93°, with 28% saturation and 19% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 24% cyan, 0% magenta, 44% yellow and 76% black.
The closest named color is Palm Leaf (#36482F), a difference of 3.4 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.45:1).
#2F3E23 color codes
| HEX | #2F3E23 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(47, 62, 35) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(18.4%, 24.3%, 13.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(93, 28%, 19%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(93, 44%, 24%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(24%, 0%, 44%, 76%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(24.23, -11.98, 14.67) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(24.23, 18.94, 129.23) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(3.198, 4.171, 2.226) | |
| Decimal | 3096099 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #2F3E23, 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 #2F3E23 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.83:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.45:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #2F3E23 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.45:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.83:1 | 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 #2F3E23 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#403a21Protanopia
no red cones#3e3924Deuteranopia
no green cones#2f3c37Tritanopia
no blue cones#3a3a3aAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #2f3e23; }
.text { color: #2f3e23; }
.border { border: 2px solid #2f3e23; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(47 62 35 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #2f3e23, #233e25); }
Similar colors
#36482fPalm Leaf#2f441fForestry#223311Darkest Forest#21421eMyrtle#1c401fQueen of Trees#394c3bMountain View#424f3bHōjicha#264334Everglade
Closest common color name: British Racing Green.
Questions
- What color is #2F3E23?
- #2F3E23 is a very dark, desaturated green, closest to the named color Palm Leaf. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #2F3E23?
- The RGB value is 47, 62, 35: 47 red, 62 green and 35 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #2F3E23?
- The complementary color is #32233E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #2F3E23?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.83:1 and white text 11.45:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.