#2F4428 color
The hex color #2F4428 is a dark, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 18.4% red, 26.7% green and 15.7% blue (47, 68, 40).
Its hue angle is 105°, with 26% saturation and 21% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 31% cyan, 0% magenta, 41% yellow and 73% black.
The closest named color is Palm Leaf (#36482F), a difference of 2.1 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.61:1).
#2F4428 color codes
| HEX | #2F4428 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(47, 68, 40) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(18.4%, 26.7%, 15.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(105, 26%, 21%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(105, 41%, 27%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(31%, 0%, 41%, 73%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(26.42, -14.6, 14.39) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(26.42, 20.5, 135.41) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(3.622, 4.892, 2.76) | |
| Decimal | 3097640 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #2F4428, 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 #2F4428 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.98:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.61:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #2F4428 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.61:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.98:1 | 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 #2F4428 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#464026Protanopia
no red cones#433e2aDeuteranopia
no green cones#2e423dTritanopia
no blue cones#3e3e3eAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #2f4428; }
.text { color: #2f4428; }
.border { border: 2px solid #2f4428; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(47 68 40 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #2f4428, #28442f); }
Similar colors
#36482fPalm Leaf#2f441fForestry#21421eMyrtle#1c401fQueen of Trees#394c3bMountain View#3a533dHighlander#264334Everglade#424f3bHōjicha
Closest common color name: British Racing Green.
Questions
- What color is #2F4428?
- #2F4428 is a dark, desaturated green, closest to the named color Palm Leaf. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #2F4428?
- The RGB value is 47, 68, 40: 47 red, 68 green and 40 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #2F4428?
- The complementary color is #3D2844, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #2F4428?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.98:1 and white text 10.61:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.