#303A20 color
The hex color #303A20 is a very dark, desaturated yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 18.8% red, 22.7% green and 12.5% blue (48, 58, 32).
Its hue angle is 83°, with 29% saturation and 18% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 17% cyan, 0% magenta, 45% yellow and 77% black.
The closest named color is Darkest Forest (#223311), a difference of 4.5 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.99:1).
#303A20 color codes
| HEX | #303A20 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(48, 58, 32) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(18.8%, 22.7%, 12.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(83, 29%, 18%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(83, 45%, 23%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(17%, 0%, 45%, 77%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(22.86, -9.6, 14.81) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(22.86, 17.65, 122.96) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(2.993, 3.759, 1.934) | |
| Decimal | 3160608 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #303A20, 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 #303A20 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.75:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.99:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #303A20 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.99:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.75:1 | 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 #303A20 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#3d371eProtanopia
no red cones#3b3621Deuteranopia
no green cones#313834Tritanopia
no blue cones#373737Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #303a20; }
.text { color: #303a20; }
.border { border: 2px solid #303a20; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(48 58 32 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #303a20, #233a20); }
Similar colors
#223311Darkest Forest#36482fPalm Leaf#2f441fForestry#172808Lindworm Green#17240bMidnight Pines#21421eMyrtle#424f3bHōjicha#394c3bMountain View
Closest common color name: Army Green.
Questions
- What color is #303A20?
- #303A20 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 #303A20?
- The RGB value is 48, 58, 32: 48 red, 58 green and 32 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #303A20?
- The complementary color is #2A203A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #303A20?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.75:1 and white text 11.99:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.