Information about #203C16 color

#203C16 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #203C16 is classified in the Register under the Chartreuse Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(32, 60, 22) (12.5% red, 23.5% green, 8.6% blue), or CMYK 11 / 0 / 15 / 76 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #203C16 reads as a confidently colored chartreuse and carries a shadowy depth. Expect to see shades like this in night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Dark Forest Green (#254117). Nearby in the Register you will also find Myrtle (#21421E) and ProKnox Green (#1A331A).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(32, 60, 22)), which gives #203C16 its character. If you plan to put text on a #203C16 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 12.2:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.7:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:76) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #203C16 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#203C16 color variations

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

#203C16 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 #203C16

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

Myrtle color link
Myrtle

#21421E

Kereru color link
Kereru

#283E23

Deep Fir color link
Deep Fir

#193925

Celtic color link
Celtic

#163222

Cardin Green color link
Cardin Green

#1B3427

Bonsaisei color link
Bonsaisei

#1F3106

Pine Tree color link
Pine Tree

#2A2F23

Rangitoto color link
Rangitoto

#2E3222

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#203C16
  • RGB32, 60, 22
  • CMYK11, 0, 15, 76
  • CSSrgb(32, 60, 22)
  • HSL104°, 46%, 16%
  • HSL Precise104.211°, 46.341%, 16.078%
  • HSV104°, 63%, 24%
  • HSB104°, 63%, 24%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.125
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.235
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.086
  • GLSLvec3(0.125, 0.235, 0.086)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.125, 0.235, 0.086, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.125, 0.235, 0.086)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB12.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB23.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB8.6%
  • Color FamilyChartreuse
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID203C16
  • DECIMAL ID2112534
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01