Information about #23271B color

#23271B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #23271B is classified in the Register under the Chartreuse Color Family, with Low Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(35, 39, 27) (13.7% red, 15.3% green, 10.6% blue), or CMYK 2 / 0 / 5 / 85 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #23271B reads as a gently muted yellow-green and carries a shadowy depth. Expect to see shades like this in moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Top Gear (#24221A). Nearby in the Register you will also find Black Chestnut Oak (#252321) and Ink (#27221F).

The recipe behind #23271B is rgb(35, 39, 27), with green as the dominant ingredient. On this background, white text reaches a 15.2:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.4:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:85) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#23271B color variations

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

#23271B 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 #23271B

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

Top Gear color link
Top Gear

#24221A

Ink color link
Ink

#27221F

Cosmonaut color link
Cosmonaut

#26211F

Ivory Black color link
Ivory Black

#292421

Maire color link
Maire

#2A2922

Plock Gray color link
Plock Gray

#232224

Nero color link
Nero

#252525

Blackjack color link
Blackjack

#1D2020

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#23271B
  • RGB35, 39, 27
  • CMYK2, 0, 5, 85
  • CSSrgb(35, 39, 27)
  • HSL80°, 18%, 13%
  • HSL Precise80°, 18.182%, 12.941%
  • HSV80°, 31%, 15%
  • HSB80°, 31%, 15%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.137
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.153
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.106
  • GLSLvec3(0.137, 0.153, 0.106)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.137, 0.153, 0.106, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.137, 0.153, 0.106)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB13.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB15.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB10.6%
  • Color FamilyChartreuse
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID23271B
  • DECIMAL ID2303771
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01