Information about #2A3834 color

#2A3834 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #2A3834 is classified in the Register under the Spring Green Color Family, with Low Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(42, 56, 52) — 16.5% red, 22% green, 20.4% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 5 / 0 / 2 / 78. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#2A3834 presents itself as a calm, restrained spring green — one that carries a shadowy depth. It is a natural fit for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Iron Storage (#2B3736). Nearby in the Register you will also find Traccia (#2A3335) and Raglan (#293331).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(42, 56, 52)), which gives #2A3834 its character. If you plan to put text on a #2A3834 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 12.3:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.7:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:78) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #2A3834 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#2A3834 color variations

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#2A3834 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #2A3834

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Iron Storage color link
Iron Storage

#2B3736

Traccia color link
Traccia

#2A3335

Raglan color link
Raglan

#293331

Earthsong color link
Earthsong

#2A3E33

Gunmetal color link
Gunmetal

#2A3439

Petanque color link
Petanque

#2E3E34

Woodsmoke color link
Woodsmoke

#2B3230

Icon color link
Icon

#2E382D

Nikau color link
Nikau

#2A4032

Grey Friars color link
Grey Friars

#313436

Double Tuna color link
Double Tuna

#2F3237

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2A3834
  • RGB42, 56, 52
  • CMYK5, 0, 2, 78
  • CSSrgb(42, 56, 52)
  • HSL163°, 14%, 19%
  • HSL Precise162.857°, 14.286%, 19.216%
  • HSV163°, 25%, 22%
  • HSB163°, 25%, 22%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.220
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.204
  • GLSLvec3(0.165, 0.220, 0.204)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.165, 0.220, 0.204, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.165, 0.220, 0.204)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB22%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB20.4%
  • Color FamilySpring Green
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2A3834
  • DECIMAL ID2766900
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01