Information about #2B3B21 color

#2B3B21 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2B3B21 belongs to the Chartreuse Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(43, 59, 33) (16.9% red, 23.1% green, 12.9% blue), or CMYK 6 / 0 / 10 / 77 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#2B3B21 presents itself as a moderately toned zesty chartreuse — one that leans clearly toward the dark side. In practice it works well for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Kereru (#283E23). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Feverpitch (#2D4325) and Rangitoto (#2E3222).

In RGB terms — rgb(43, 59, 33) — the green channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #2B3B21 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 12.0:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.8:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:77) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. No one has named #2B3B21 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#2B3B21 color variations

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#2B3B21 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 #2B3B21

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

Rangitoto color link
Rangitoto

#2E3222

Kea color link
Kea

#283E2A

Black Forest color link
Black Forest

#2C3227

Pine Tree color link
Pine Tree

#2A2F23

Myrtle color link
Myrtle

#21421E

Earth Green color link
Earth Green

#2E342B

Icon color link
Icon

#2E382D

#2B3B21 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2B3B21
  • RGB43, 59, 33
  • CMYK6, 0, 10, 77
  • HSL97°, 28%, 18%
  • HSL Precise96.923°, 28.261%, 18.039%
  • HSV97°, 44%, 23%
  • HSB97°, 44%, 23%
  • HEX ID2B3B21
  • DECIMAL ID2833185
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Chartreuse
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB16.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB23.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB12.9%
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