Information about #2E391E color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2E391E belongs to the Chartreuse Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(46, 57, 30) (18% red, 22.4% green, 11.8% blue), or CMYK 4 / 0 / 11 / 78 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A softly balanced zesty chartreuse, #2E391E leans clearly toward the dark side. Designers typically reach for tones like this for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Rangitoto (#2E3222). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Kereru (#283E23) and Black Forest (#2C3227).

The recipe behind #2E391E is rgb(46, 57, 30), with green as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #2E391E background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 12.2:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.7:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:78), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#2E391E color variations

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#2E391E 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 #2E391E

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

Rangitoto color link
Rangitoto

#2E3222

Kereru color link
Kereru

#283E23

Black Forest color link
Black Forest

#2C3227

Pine Tree color link
Pine Tree

#2A2F23

Feverpitch color link
Feverpitch

#2D4325

Karaka color link
Karaka

#2D2D24

Earth Green color link
Earth Green

#2E342B

Eternity color link
Eternity

#2D2F28

Kea color link
Kea

#283E2A

#2E391E color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2E391E
  • RGB46, 57, 30
  • CMYK4, 0, 11, 78
  • HSL84°, 31%, 17%
  • HSL Precise84.444°, 31.034%, 17.059%
  • HSV84°, 47%, 22%
  • HSB84°, 47%, 22%
  • HEX ID2E391E
  • DECIMAL ID3029278
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Chartreuse
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB18%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB22.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11.8%
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