Information about #2A3C1F color

#2A3C1F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#2A3C1F falls into the Chartreuse Color FamilyMild Saturation, Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(42, 60, 31) — 16.5% red, 23.5% green, 12.2% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 7 / 0 / 11 / 76. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#2A3C1F is a mildly saturated chartreuse that stays on the darker end of the scale. It is a natural fit for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Kereru (#283E23). Slightly further away sit Feverpitch (#2D4325) and Dark Forest Green (#254117).

In RGB terms — rgb(42, 60, 31) — the green channel does the heavy lifting here. On this background, white text reaches a 11.9:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.8:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:76), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #2A3C1F has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#2A3C1F color variations

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#2A3C1F 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 #2A3C1F

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

Kereru color link
Kereru

#283E23

Feverpitch color link
Feverpitch

#2D4325

Myrtle color link
Myrtle

#21421E

Rangitoto color link
Rangitoto

#2E3222

Kea color link
Kea

#283E2A

Black Forest color link
Black Forest

#2C3227

Pine Tree color link
Pine Tree

#2A2F23

Earth Green color link
Earth Green

#2E342B

Icon color link
Icon

#2E382D

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2A3C1F
  • RGB42, 60, 31
  • CMYK7, 0, 11, 76
  • CSSrgb(42, 60, 31)
  • HSL97°, 32%, 18%
  • HSL Precise97.241°, 31.868%, 17.843%
  • HSV97°, 48%, 24%
  • HSB97°, 48%, 24%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.235
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.122
  • GLSLvec3(0.165, 0.235, 0.122)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.165, 0.235, 0.122, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.165, 0.235, 0.122)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB23.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB12.2%
  • Color FamilyChartreuse
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2A3C1F
  • DECIMAL ID2767903
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01