Information about Te Papa Green color

#2B4B40 - Te Papa Green color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #2B4B40, known as "Te Papa Green", is classified in the Register under the Spring Green Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(43, 75, 64) (16.9% red, 29.4% green, 25.1% blue), or CMYK 13 / 0 / 4 / 71 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#2B4B40 is a mildly saturated fresh green-cyan 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 Roulette (#2A4D3E). Slightly further away sit Gable Green (#2C4641) and Lamp Black (#2E473B).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(43, 75, 64)), which gives #2B4B40 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 9.6:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 2.2:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:71) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. This precise shade carries the officially registered name "Te Papa Green" in the Register.

Te Papa Green color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

Te Papa Green 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 Te Papa Green

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity.

Roulette color link
Roulette

#2A4D3E

Gable Green color link
Gable Green

#2C4641

Lamp Black color link
Lamp Black

#2E473B

Firefly color link
Firefly

#314643

Tile Green color link
Tile Green

#26433A

Zydeco color link
Zydeco

#20483F

Goblin color link
Goblin

#34533D

Te Papa Green color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2B4B40
  • RGB43, 75, 64
  • CMYK13, 0, 4, 71
  • CSSrgb(43, 75, 64)
  • HSL159°, 27%, 23%
  • HSL Precise159.375°, 27.119%, 23.137%
  • HSV159°, 43%, 29%
  • HSB159°, 43%, 29%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.169
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.294
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.251
  • GLSLvec3(0.169, 0.294, 0.251)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.169, 0.294, 0.251, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.169, 0.294, 0.251)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB16.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB29.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB25.1%
  • Color Family (Hue)Spring Green
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2B4B40
  • DECIMAL ID2837312
  • Name Length13
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