Information about #2B3A17 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #2B3A17 is classified in the Register under the Chartreuse Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(43, 58, 23) (16.9% red, 22.7% green, 9% blue), or CMYK 6 / 0 / 14 / 77 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#2B3A17 is a clearly saturated yellow-green 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 almost identical to Dark Forest Green (#254117). Slightly further away sit Kereru (#283E23) and Rangitoto (#2E3222).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(43, 58, 23)), which gives #2B3A17 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 12.2:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.7:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:77), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #2B3A17 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#2B3A17 color variations

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#2B3A17 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 #2B3A17

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

Rangitoto color link
Rangitoto

#2E3222

Myrtle color link
Myrtle

#21421E

Pine Tree color link
Pine Tree

#2A2F23

Feverpitch color link
Feverpitch

#2D4325

Black Forest color link
Black Forest

#2C3227

Karaka color link
Karaka

#2D2D24

#2B3A17 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2B3A17
  • RGB43, 58, 23
  • CMYK6, 0, 14, 77
  • HSL86°, 43%, 16%
  • HSL Precise85.714°, 43.21%, 15.882%
  • HSV86°, 60%, 23%
  • HSB86°, 60%, 23%
  • HEX ID2B3A17
  • DECIMAL ID2832919
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Chartreuse
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB16.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB22.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB9%
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