#2F4A31 color
The hex color #2F4A31 is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 18.4% red, 29% green and 19.2% blue (47, 74, 49).
Its hue angle is 124°, with 22% saturation and 24% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 36% cyan, 0% magenta, 34% yellow and 71% black.
The closest named color is Palm Leaf (#36482F), a difference of 2.9 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.79:1).
#2F4A31 color codes
| HEX | #2F4A31 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(47, 74, 49) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(18.4%, 29%, 19.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(124, 22%, 24%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(124, 36%, 29%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(36%, 0%, 34%, 71%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(28.7, -16.27, 11.77) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(28.7, 20.08, 144.1) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(4.175, 5.723, 3.79) | |
| Decimal | 3099185 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #2F4A31, 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 #2F4A31 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.14:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.79:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #2F4A31 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.79:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.14:1 | 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 #2F4A31 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#4b452fProtanopia
no red cones#474332Deuteranopia
no green cones#2c4943Tritanopia
no blue cones#444444Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #2f4a31; }
.text { color: #2f4a31; }
.border { border: 2px solid #2f4a31; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(47 74 49 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #2f4a31, #2f4a3f); }
Similar colors
#36482fPalm Leaf#3a533dHighlander#394c3bMountain View#264334Everglade#17462eZucchini#21421eMyrtle#1c401fQueen of Trees#2f441fForestry
Closest common color name: British Racing Green.
Questions
- What color is #2F4A31?
- #2F4A31 is a dark, grayish green, closest to the named color Palm Leaf. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #2F4A31?
- The RGB value is 47, 74, 49: 47 red, 74 green and 49 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #2F4A31?
- The complementary color is #4A2F48, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #2F4A31?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.14:1 and white text 9.79:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.